Cyber security expert Vivek Agarwal presented on cyber security. His presentation covered internet security, types of cyber crimes like hacking, child pornography, virus dissemination and cyber terrorism. It also discussed primary online risks like cyberbullies, predators, viruses and identity theft. The presentation provided steps individuals can take to boost cyber security such as using firewalls, automatic updates, antivirus and antispyware software. It emphasized educating families on internet safety and managing personal information.

1. Cyber Security

3. AboutCyberSecurity October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Microsoft and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) have teamed up with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to help increase awareness about Internet security issues and to educate people about how to help protect themselves and their devices. NCSA's mission is to create a culture of cyber security and safety through education and awareness activities.

4. Types Of Cyber Crime HACKING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY VIRUS DISSEMINITION CYBER TERRORISM SOFTWARE PIRACY

5. HACKING Hacking in simple terms means an illegal intrusion into a computer system and/or network. It is also known as CRACKING. Government websites are the hot targets of the hackers due to the press coverage, it receives. Hackers enjoy the media coverage.

6. CHILD PORNOGRAPHY The Internet is being highly used by its abusers to reach and abuse children sexually, worldwide. As more homes have access to internet, more children would be using the internet and more are the chances of falling victim to the aggression of pedophiles

7. VIRUSDISSEMINITION Malicious software that attaches itself to other software. (virus, worms, Trojan Horse, web jacking, e-mail bombing etc)

8. CYBERTERRORISM Terrorist attacks on the Internet is by distributed denial of service attacks, hate websites and hate emails, attacks on sensitive computer networks, etc. Technology savvy terrorists are using 512-bit encryption, which is impossible to decrypt.

9. SOFTWARE PIRACY Theft of software through the illegal copying of genuine programs or the counterfeiting and distribution of products intended to pass for the original.

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12. File-sharing abuses

13. Invasion of privacy

14. Disturbing content

16. Hoaxes

17. Identity theft

19. Worms

20. Trojans

22. Primary Threats to Personal Online Safety Phishing E-mail sent by online criminals to trick you into going to fake Web sites and revealing personal information Spam Unwanted e-mail, instant messages, and other online communication Identity Theft A crime where con artists get your personal information and access your cash and/or credit Hoaxes E-mail sent by online criminals to trick you into giving them money

23. Steps You Can Take Your computer Turn on Windows Internet firewall. Use Microsoft Update to keep Windows up-to-date automatically. Install and maintain antivirus software. Install and maintain Microsoft Windows Defender. Yourself Practice Internet behavior that lowers your risk. Manage your personal information carefully. Use anti-phishing and anti-spam technology built into Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2, Windows Live, and Microsoft Outlook. Your family Talk with your kids about what they do online. Set clear rules for Internet use. Keep personal information private. Use family safety settings in Microsoft software.

24. Four Steps to Help ProtectYour Computer Turn on Windows Internet firewall Use Microsoft Update to keep Windows up-to-date automatically Install and maintain antivirus software Install and maintain antispyware software

25. Turn on Windows Internet Firewall An Internet firewall helps create a protective barrier between your computer and the Internet

26. Use Automatic Updates to Keep Software Up-to-date Install all updates as soon as they are available Automatic updates provide the best protection

27. Install and Maintain Antivirus Software Antivirus software helps to detect and remove computer viruses before they can cause damage. For antivirus software to be effective, you must keep it up-to-date. Don’t let it expire

28. Install and Maintain Antispyware Software Use antispyware software, like Microsoft Windows Defender, so unknown software cannot track your online activity and potentially steal your information.

29. Other Ways to Help Protect Your Computer Back up your files regularly Read Web site privacy statements Close pop-ups using red “X” Think before you click www.microsoft.com/protect

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