Computer screens must be locked after a period of inactivity. The recommended period of inactivity is ten minutes, and departments may want to establish their own time limits.

Why set a tighter policy?

• People in the department have access to confidential data, such as financial aid information, grades, and salaries.
• People in the department work in open areas, where others could easily see their screens.

Instructions to set the screen lock:
Method #1 - Lock your screen any time you leave your desk.

• Press ctrl+alt+del and select "Lock Workstation"
• OR
• Press the windows key +L

Method #2 - Set the timeout feature to lock your screen after a period of inactivity.

1. Click your "Start" button
2. Select "Control Panel"
3. Double-click to select "Display"
4. Click on the "Screen Saver" tab
5. In the "Screen saver" section, set your "Wait" time to 10 minutes (or department policy), and check the box for "On resume, password protect"
6. Click "OK"