01 // PAUSE
Leaving your desk?
This includes short absences, such as collecting a printout, taking a call or speaking to a colleague.
WORKPLACE SECURITY
Leaving your desk?
Lock your screen.
If you leave your computer unattended, someone nearby could see information on screen or use your signed-in session. Lock it every time you step away — even if you expect to be gone for only a minute.
Lock your computer
WindowsWin + L
macOSControl + Command + Q
Use the shortcut on your computer. This page cannot lock it remotely.
For shared devices, sign out when you have finished. Locking is for a short absence; it is not a substitute for signing out.
An unattended session
is an open door.
When you leave a workstation unlocked, another person may be able to view information, send messages as you, access business systems or change data using your active session. Locking the screen reduces that opportunity. It does not replace signing out of shared devices or following your organisation’s security procedures.
The two-second check
Before you step away
02 // LOCK
Lock using the keyboard
Windows: Win + L. macOS: Control + Command + Q.
03 // RETURN
Resume securely
When you return, sign back in using your organisation’s approved sign-in method. Never share your password or leave your session open for someone else.