This document provides tips for securing a computer and network, staying safe online, and protecting privacy. It recommends enabling automatic updates, antivirus software, and firewalls; using strong passwords; encrypting sensitive files; securing wireless networks; checking browser security settings; avoiding phishing and malware; using public Wi-Fi safely; enabling two-factor authentication; choosing secure usernames and keeping answers private; understanding cookies and do not track requests; blurring personal data in photos; and creating a privacy policy for websites that collect information.

1. Computer Security and Internet
Safety

2. Securing Your Computer
• Enabling automatic updates on Windows (OS)
• Install updates on Mac
• Updating and maintaining antivirus software
• Enabling windows firewall
• Physically protecting computer and laptop
• Using password management software
• Encrypting files contains with sensitive data

3. Securing Wireless Network
• Securing a router
• Protecting the service identifier (SSID)
• Setting the wireless Encryption Level

4. Securing Your Internet Browser
• Checking settings for Internet Explorer
• Checking settings for Mozilla Firefox
• Checking settings for Safari
• Understanding the signs of a secure website

5. Staying Safe on the Internet
• Protecting Against viruses and malwares
• Avoiding phising scams
• Evaluating links
• Using public Wi-Fi safely
• Reading installations instructions carefully
• Unsubscribing from email subscription
• Periodically maintaining your settings
• Enabling 2 or more factors in authentication for
your login

6. Protecting Your Privacy Online
• Choosing better username
• Keeping security answers private
• Reviewing site privacy settings
• Creating an online account safely
• Browsing on a public/other computer
• Understanding Tracking cookies
• Turning on/ do not track request

7. Protecting The Privacy of Others
• Blurring sensitive data from photos
• Checking emails for contact info before
sending
• Protecting other’s people names and location
• Each email checking warnings
• Creating a privacy policy if your website
collects data

8. Thank You!!