This document provides tips and guidance on internet safety. It discusses the benefits of internet use but also the risks like malware, phishing and exposure to inappropriate content. It emphasizes that children and adults use the internet differently and parents should be involved in their child's online activities. It provides tips for safe internet practices like using antivirus software, strong passwords, backing up data and installing security updates.
Technology Training - Security, Passwords & MoreWilliam Mann
The document covers several topics related to technology training, including security, password management, Microsoft Outlook, Skype for Business, and Microsoft Teams. It provides tips on how to avoid malware and ransomware, recommends using a password manager like LastPass, explains how to organize emails and contacts in Outlook, and notes that the organization will migrate from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams in early 2020.
Here is a draft social media post for your "Think Before You Click" campaign ad/poster:
#ThinkBeforeYouClick
One click can change everything. Help keep yourself and others safe online by pausing to consider what you share and where you surf. Your privacy and security are important - be mindful of protecting personal information. Use technology to empower yourself through knowledge and connection, not endanger yourself through haste or deception. This message brought to you by the #EmpowermentTechnology campaign. Think before you click!
The document discusses online security and safety risks and provides steps individuals can take to protect themselves and their families. It outlines primary threats like viruses, spyware, identity theft and cyberbullying. It recommends using security software and firewalls, updating programs, backing up files, and talking to children about appropriate online behavior. The document also discusses resources from Microsoft and others to help keep personal information and computers secure.
Cyber crime takes many forms and poses risks to both personal and family security online. To protect yourself, it is important to practice safe internet behaviors like using firewall and antivirus software, managing personal information carefully, and educating children about privacy and interacting safely with others online. Taking proactive steps to secure your devices and accounts can help reduce risks like identity theft, viruses, and data breaches.
This document provides best practices for online security and protecting personal information. It discusses the risks of sharing personal data online like passwords being cracked, social engineering, phishing emails, malware, and man-in-the-middle attacks. The document recommends using strong, unique passwords, two-factor authentication, privacy screens, firewalls, antivirus software, web filtering, encrypted backups, HTTPS browsing, and avoiding phishing. Following these practices can help better secure personal information in an increasingly connected digital world.
HELE 4 Lesson 2: Safe and Responsible Use of ICTBenandro Palor
This Lesson Includes:
* Factors to consider in using a computer, the internet, and an e-mail
* Personal safety while working with a computer
* Using the internet (E-mail, Social Media, and Browsing) Safely
* The Danger caused by a malware
* Common Types of malware
* Malware symptoms
The document provides tips for practicing safe and secure computing. It recommends installing updates and antivirus software, using strong and unique passwords, backing up files regularly, being wary of emails requesting personal information, avoiding phishing scams, and only downloading files from trusted sources. It also advises using firewalls and caution when using public computers. The document emphasizes educating yourself on internet safety and fraud prevention.
How to Protect Your PC from Malware, Ransomware, VirusHabFg
Your info guide to beefing up your personal computer’s safety from malicious threats! Inside this eBook, you will discover the topics about protecting your computer’s system, fighting spam, spyware & adware, phishing & identity theft, computer viruses… and anti-viruses, protection you can afford and so much more!
Technology Training - Security, Passwords & MoreWilliam Mann
The document covers several topics related to technology training, including security, password management, Microsoft Outlook, Skype for Business, and Microsoft Teams. It provides tips on how to avoid malware and ransomware, recommends using a password manager like LastPass, explains how to organize emails and contacts in Outlook, and notes that the organization will migrate from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams in early 2020.
Here is a draft social media post for your "Think Before You Click" campaign ad/poster:
#ThinkBeforeYouClick
One click can change everything. Help keep yourself and others safe online by pausing to consider what you share and where you surf. Your privacy and security are important - be mindful of protecting personal information. Use technology to empower yourself through knowledge and connection, not endanger yourself through haste or deception. This message brought to you by the #EmpowermentTechnology campaign. Think before you click!
The document discusses online security and safety risks and provides steps individuals can take to protect themselves and their families. It outlines primary threats like viruses, spyware, identity theft and cyberbullying. It recommends using security software and firewalls, updating programs, backing up files, and talking to children about appropriate online behavior. The document also discusses resources from Microsoft and others to help keep personal information and computers secure.
Cyber crime takes many forms and poses risks to both personal and family security online. To protect yourself, it is important to practice safe internet behaviors like using firewall and antivirus software, managing personal information carefully, and educating children about privacy and interacting safely with others online. Taking proactive steps to secure your devices and accounts can help reduce risks like identity theft, viruses, and data breaches.
This document provides best practices for online security and protecting personal information. It discusses the risks of sharing personal data online like passwords being cracked, social engineering, phishing emails, malware, and man-in-the-middle attacks. The document recommends using strong, unique passwords, two-factor authentication, privacy screens, firewalls, antivirus software, web filtering, encrypted backups, HTTPS browsing, and avoiding phishing. Following these practices can help better secure personal information in an increasingly connected digital world.
HELE 4 Lesson 2: Safe and Responsible Use of ICTBenandro Palor
This Lesson Includes:
* Factors to consider in using a computer, the internet, and an e-mail
* Personal safety while working with a computer
* Using the internet (E-mail, Social Media, and Browsing) Safely
* The Danger caused by a malware
* Common Types of malware
* Malware symptoms
The document provides tips for practicing safe and secure computing. It recommends installing updates and antivirus software, using strong and unique passwords, backing up files regularly, being wary of emails requesting personal information, avoiding phishing scams, and only downloading files from trusted sources. It also advises using firewalls and caution when using public computers. The document emphasizes educating yourself on internet safety and fraud prevention.
How to Protect Your PC from Malware, Ransomware, VirusHabFg
Your info guide to beefing up your personal computer’s safety from malicious threats! Inside this eBook, you will discover the topics about protecting your computer’s system, fighting spam, spyware & adware, phishing & identity theft, computer viruses… and anti-viruses, protection you can afford and so much more!
The document provides information on internet safety and netiquette rules. It discusses the importance of considering one's safety and reputation when sharing information online. Some key risks discussed include sharing personal details that could enable identity theft. The document also outlines different types of malware like viruses, worms, trojans, and spyware that pose online threats. It emphasizes verifying the credibility of websites to avoid these threats. Overall, the document stresses the need for responsibility when using the internet and social media.
Computer Security Guide to Pc Security
“Your Info Guide to Beefing Up Your Personal Computer’s Safety From Malicious Threats
As we do these things on a more regular basis, we open ourselves up to potential hackers, attackers and crackers. While some may be looking to phish your personal information and identity for resale, others simply just want to use your computer as a platform from which to attack other unknowing targets. Computer Security is very important
This 2 hour presentation provides an overview of Internet Security. The first part addresses current threats such as viruses, Trojans, backdoors, botnets and more. The second part talks about how to protect yourself from these threats by changing the way you surf the ‘Net and by understanding your software and hardware options.
Understanding security and safe computingMukul Kumar
The document provides information on how to protect your computer from security threats. It recommends using a firewall, virus protection, and spyware protection software to prevent hackers and malicious programs from accessing your computer. It also advises enabling automatic Windows updates to ensure your operating system has the latest security fixes. Keeping these security programs up to date is important for protecting against new threats.
This document provides a guide to improving PC security. It discusses topics like protecting your system, fighting spam, preventing spyware and adware, protecting against phishing and identity theft, using antivirus software, and recommended security resources. The guide recommends updating software, using a firewall, reviewing browser settings, installing antivirus software, not opening unknown attachments, and disabling hidden file extensions to improve security. It also provides tips to reduce spam like using multiple email addresses and blocking bulk mail. Spyware is discussed along with examples like CoolWebSearch and how to prevent it using antispyware software. Phishing is described as fraudulent emails asking for personal information to steal identities.
1) The document discusses basic steps to secure your computer and protect against identity theft, including using a firewall, keeping systems patched, using virus protection, and being wary of email scams.
2) It provides tips for securing your information like encrypting data, using strong passwords, and shredding documents.
3) Common ways identity thieves obtain personal details are through dumpster diving, unsecured wi-fi, public records, hacking, and untrustworthy individuals who have access to your information. The document recommends monitoring accounts and reports to protect yourself.
Netiquette refers to etiquette rules for communicating online. The document provides tips for staying safe online, including being mindful of what information is shared, reading privacy policies, keeping profiles private, using strong passwords, avoiding public WiFi networks, and not downloading files from untrusted sources. It warns that anything shared online can be accessed by hackers and may affect users' reputations later in life. The document also discusses online threats like malware, spam, phishing and copyright infringement, and provides tips for safe online research practices like using advanced search filters and evaluating the credibility of sources.
The document defines digital safety and outlines various online threats such as malware, privacy issues, and financial fraud. It provides statistics on the prevalence of these threats and discusses safety tips to help prevent harm. These tips include using firewalls and antivirus software, choosing secure passwords, limiting personal information shared online, and monitoring children's internet usage. The document also lists resources for online safety information and education.
This document provides guidelines for safe and responsible computer and internet use. It outlines do's such as using the internet for research, homework, and educational games. It describes don'ts like giving out private information, talking to strangers, or visiting unsafe sites. The document also gives tips for protecting privacy like using scanning programs and passwords. It discusses what to do if threatened online and defines key concepts like intellectual property, fair use, plagiarism, and computer use policies.
The document discusses various online security and safety tips. It covers topics like viruses, attacks, malware, phishing, social networks, filtering/restricting tools, and top tips. The presenter has experience managing security projects and recommends using antivirus software, strong passwords, parental controls, and good judgment to stay safe online. Regular software updates and not letting antivirus expire are also advised.
The Ten Commandments of Online Security and PrivacyJonathan Bacon
Slideshow for the JCCCRA TechTalk: The Ten Commandments of Online Security and Privacy (presented on Thursday, November. 29, 2018.
Description: Unless you’re tech-savvy or a member of Generation Z, knowing what can endanger your personal security and privacy online can be confusing. In this round table discussion, we’ll discuss the 10 commandments of online security and open the discussion up for attendees to share personal experiences and lessons learned regarding online security and issues related to online privacy.
See the additional document with all the notes on this presentation.
This document provides an introduction to internet safety. It discusses how internet safety was initially about protecting computers from viruses, but now also involves protecting personal information and privacy due to the vast reach and social nature of the internet. It defines common internet threats like phishing, viruses, spyware, and cyberbullying. It emphasizes the importance of privacy online and risks of privacy violations. It recommends searching for your own personal information online through Google to understand what others can access and advising on how to search most effectively.
The document discusses ethical issues and cyber crimes related to computing. It provides guidelines for ethical computing such as not stealing secret information, using unauthorized software, and maintaining rules in computer labs. It defines cyber crimes like illegal software copying, computer viruses, and hardware data theft. It notes that negligence, lack of access control, and failure to track lost data enable cyber crimes. Various types of cyber criminals are identified like organized hackers, professional hackers, and disgruntled employees. Finally, it recommends preventative measures such as using updated antivirus software, keeping backups, being wary of sharing financial information online, and securing web servers.
Company names mentioned herein are the property of, and may be trademarks of, their respective owners and are for educational purposes only.
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Compiled and designed by Mark Fullbright, Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist™ (CITRMS) as a free service for consumers to protect themselves online and reduce their exposure to identity theft. Stay Safe, Stay Secure
Passwords are the first step to internet safety. Strong passwords should be at least 12 characters long, avoid personal information, and include numbers, symbols, and a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters. It is best not to use the same password across multiple accounts. Antivirus software, anti-spyware, and firewalls provide multiple layers of protection from internet threats. Regularly backing up files to an external hard drive or cloud backup service ensures files are not lost if the computer is damaged or stolen.
Cyber Security aware society is the need of the hour, there is a growing need for Cyber Security awareness, every user of internet should know at least the basics of cyber security, an educated and aware user can help in minimizing the impact and rate of cyber crimes, particularly of those that are related with online transactions and phishing…
The document discusses various internet safety risks like viruses, spyware, identity theft, and online predators. It provides tips for staying safe online such as strengthening computer defenses, using strong and unique passwords, protecting personal information, and monitoring children's internet usage. Resources are also included to help users learn more about internet safety and get help with problems.
An Introduction To IT Security And Privacy for Librarians and LibrariesBlake Carver
An hour long presentation I gave for LYRASIS. It introduces many topics in security and privacy on the internet and computers and any other type of device with an ip address. IOT Internet of things, browsers, portable devices and more.
The document discusses internet safety and provides tips to protect privacy and security online. It recommends downloading security software like Microsoft Security Essentials, Spyware Blaster, and CCleaner to scan for malware and block pop-ups. Using a secure browser and ensuring websites start with "https://" can also enhance safety. Creating strong, unique passwords and avoiding sharing private information publicly are further advised. Cyberbullying and its forms like harassment through messages are addressed, noting their serious effects on victims' mental health and lives.
This presentation discusses computer and internet security. It explains that hackers seek personal information like passwords and credit card numbers. It recommends using antivirus software and secure passwords to protect against malware, viruses, and identity theft. Social networking sites can also pose privacy and security risks if too much personal information is shared. The presentation stresses the importance of computer security and maintaining privacy online.
This presentation discusses computer and internet security. It explains that hackers seek personal information like passwords and credit card numbers. It recommends using antivirus software and secure passwords to protect against malware, viruses, and identity theft. Social networking sites can also pose privacy and security risks if too much personal information is shared. The presentation stresses the importance of computer security and limiting what information people share online.
This presentation is intended to increase awareness of Extension Agents to the threats of scams and malware on the Internet. In addition it covers some ways to stay protected from such threats.
The document provides information on internet safety and netiquette rules. It discusses the importance of considering one's safety and reputation when sharing information online. Some key risks discussed include sharing personal details that could enable identity theft. The document also outlines different types of malware like viruses, worms, trojans, and spyware that pose online threats. It emphasizes verifying the credibility of websites to avoid these threats. Overall, the document stresses the need for responsibility when using the internet and social media.
Computer Security Guide to Pc Security
“Your Info Guide to Beefing Up Your Personal Computer’s Safety From Malicious Threats
As we do these things on a more regular basis, we open ourselves up to potential hackers, attackers and crackers. While some may be looking to phish your personal information and identity for resale, others simply just want to use your computer as a platform from which to attack other unknowing targets. Computer Security is very important
This 2 hour presentation provides an overview of Internet Security. The first part addresses current threats such as viruses, Trojans, backdoors, botnets and more. The second part talks about how to protect yourself from these threats by changing the way you surf the ‘Net and by understanding your software and hardware options.
Understanding security and safe computingMukul Kumar
The document provides information on how to protect your computer from security threats. It recommends using a firewall, virus protection, and spyware protection software to prevent hackers and malicious programs from accessing your computer. It also advises enabling automatic Windows updates to ensure your operating system has the latest security fixes. Keeping these security programs up to date is important for protecting against new threats.
This document provides a guide to improving PC security. It discusses topics like protecting your system, fighting spam, preventing spyware and adware, protecting against phishing and identity theft, using antivirus software, and recommended security resources. The guide recommends updating software, using a firewall, reviewing browser settings, installing antivirus software, not opening unknown attachments, and disabling hidden file extensions to improve security. It also provides tips to reduce spam like using multiple email addresses and blocking bulk mail. Spyware is discussed along with examples like CoolWebSearch and how to prevent it using antispyware software. Phishing is described as fraudulent emails asking for personal information to steal identities.
1) The document discusses basic steps to secure your computer and protect against identity theft, including using a firewall, keeping systems patched, using virus protection, and being wary of email scams.
2) It provides tips for securing your information like encrypting data, using strong passwords, and shredding documents.
3) Common ways identity thieves obtain personal details are through dumpster diving, unsecured wi-fi, public records, hacking, and untrustworthy individuals who have access to your information. The document recommends monitoring accounts and reports to protect yourself.
Netiquette refers to etiquette rules for communicating online. The document provides tips for staying safe online, including being mindful of what information is shared, reading privacy policies, keeping profiles private, using strong passwords, avoiding public WiFi networks, and not downloading files from untrusted sources. It warns that anything shared online can be accessed by hackers and may affect users' reputations later in life. The document also discusses online threats like malware, spam, phishing and copyright infringement, and provides tips for safe online research practices like using advanced search filters and evaluating the credibility of sources.
The document defines digital safety and outlines various online threats such as malware, privacy issues, and financial fraud. It provides statistics on the prevalence of these threats and discusses safety tips to help prevent harm. These tips include using firewalls and antivirus software, choosing secure passwords, limiting personal information shared online, and monitoring children's internet usage. The document also lists resources for online safety information and education.
This document provides guidelines for safe and responsible computer and internet use. It outlines do's such as using the internet for research, homework, and educational games. It describes don'ts like giving out private information, talking to strangers, or visiting unsafe sites. The document also gives tips for protecting privacy like using scanning programs and passwords. It discusses what to do if threatened online and defines key concepts like intellectual property, fair use, plagiarism, and computer use policies.
The document discusses various online security and safety tips. It covers topics like viruses, attacks, malware, phishing, social networks, filtering/restricting tools, and top tips. The presenter has experience managing security projects and recommends using antivirus software, strong passwords, parental controls, and good judgment to stay safe online. Regular software updates and not letting antivirus expire are also advised.
The Ten Commandments of Online Security and PrivacyJonathan Bacon
Slideshow for the JCCCRA TechTalk: The Ten Commandments of Online Security and Privacy (presented on Thursday, November. 29, 2018.
Description: Unless you’re tech-savvy or a member of Generation Z, knowing what can endanger your personal security and privacy online can be confusing. In this round table discussion, we’ll discuss the 10 commandments of online security and open the discussion up for attendees to share personal experiences and lessons learned regarding online security and issues related to online privacy.
See the additional document with all the notes on this presentation.
This document provides an introduction to internet safety. It discusses how internet safety was initially about protecting computers from viruses, but now also involves protecting personal information and privacy due to the vast reach and social nature of the internet. It defines common internet threats like phishing, viruses, spyware, and cyberbullying. It emphasizes the importance of privacy online and risks of privacy violations. It recommends searching for your own personal information online through Google to understand what others can access and advising on how to search most effectively.
The document discusses ethical issues and cyber crimes related to computing. It provides guidelines for ethical computing such as not stealing secret information, using unauthorized software, and maintaining rules in computer labs. It defines cyber crimes like illegal software copying, computer viruses, and hardware data theft. It notes that negligence, lack of access control, and failure to track lost data enable cyber crimes. Various types of cyber criminals are identified like organized hackers, professional hackers, and disgruntled employees. Finally, it recommends preventative measures such as using updated antivirus software, keeping backups, being wary of sharing financial information online, and securing web servers.
Company names mentioned herein are the property of, and may be trademarks of, their respective owners and are for educational purposes only.
*
Compiled and designed by Mark Fullbright, Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist™ (CITRMS) as a free service for consumers to protect themselves online and reduce their exposure to identity theft. Stay Safe, Stay Secure
Passwords are the first step to internet safety. Strong passwords should be at least 12 characters long, avoid personal information, and include numbers, symbols, and a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters. It is best not to use the same password across multiple accounts. Antivirus software, anti-spyware, and firewalls provide multiple layers of protection from internet threats. Regularly backing up files to an external hard drive or cloud backup service ensures files are not lost if the computer is damaged or stolen.
Cyber Security aware society is the need of the hour, there is a growing need for Cyber Security awareness, every user of internet should know at least the basics of cyber security, an educated and aware user can help in minimizing the impact and rate of cyber crimes, particularly of those that are related with online transactions and phishing…
The document discusses various internet safety risks like viruses, spyware, identity theft, and online predators. It provides tips for staying safe online such as strengthening computer defenses, using strong and unique passwords, protecting personal information, and monitoring children's internet usage. Resources are also included to help users learn more about internet safety and get help with problems.
An Introduction To IT Security And Privacy for Librarians and LibrariesBlake Carver
An hour long presentation I gave for LYRASIS. It introduces many topics in security and privacy on the internet and computers and any other type of device with an ip address. IOT Internet of things, browsers, portable devices and more.
The document discusses internet safety and provides tips to protect privacy and security online. It recommends downloading security software like Microsoft Security Essentials, Spyware Blaster, and CCleaner to scan for malware and block pop-ups. Using a secure browser and ensuring websites start with "https://" can also enhance safety. Creating strong, unique passwords and avoiding sharing private information publicly are further advised. Cyberbullying and its forms like harassment through messages are addressed, noting their serious effects on victims' mental health and lives.
This presentation discusses computer and internet security. It explains that hackers seek personal information like passwords and credit card numbers. It recommends using antivirus software and secure passwords to protect against malware, viruses, and identity theft. Social networking sites can also pose privacy and security risks if too much personal information is shared. The presentation stresses the importance of computer security and maintaining privacy online.
This presentation discusses computer and internet security. It explains that hackers seek personal information like passwords and credit card numbers. It recommends using antivirus software and secure passwords to protect against malware, viruses, and identity theft. Social networking sites can also pose privacy and security risks if too much personal information is shared. The presentation stresses the importance of computer security and limiting what information people share online.
This presentation is intended to increase awareness of Extension Agents to the threats of scams and malware on the Internet. In addition it covers some ways to stay protected from such threats.
The document provides a guide for parents on cybersecurity and protecting children online. It discusses the biggest online threats to children, such as links to fake fan sites or offers of free content. The guide advises parents to have ongoing conversations with their kids about online safety. It also recommends using up-to-date security software, strong passwords, and caution when using public Wi-Fi or downloading content to help protect family computers and mobile devices from online threats.
The document discusses opportunities and risks associated with internet use. It provides information on how to stay safe online by securing computers and personal information from viruses, identity theft, and other threats. Tips are given to protect families, such as talking to kids about online safety and using parental control software. The document emphasizes practicing safe online behaviors and using tools like firewalls and antivirus software to help protect computers and personal information from various internet risks.
Slides produced for a workshop on measures to use to protect your computer and system security. By Computer Troubleshooters, Dayton, Ohio. February 15, 2014
This document provides information over 8 weeks of lessons on online safety topics such as passwords, digital footprints, cyberbullying, social media, gaming, messaging, malware, phishing, and resources for further learning. The lessons include tools for checking password strength, articles on erasing an online presence, tips for safe social media use, risks of online gaming/messaging, how malware infects devices, and phishing scams. Students are encouraged to think critically about privacy, identity, and what information they share online.
The document discusses internet security threats such as viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spam, and phishing. It provides definitions and examples of each threat. It also offers best practices for protecting computers such as installing antivirus software, using firewalls, creating strong passwords, and backing up files regularly. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of keeping computers updated and not sharing personal information online.
The document discusses educating parents about internet safety for their children. It covers different generations' use of technology, what children do online, types of internet content and programs, tips for parents and children, and technology solutions for parental controls and filtering software.
Protecting Your Privacy: Cyberspace Security, Real World SafetyAEGILITY
Carpe Diem Strategic Services (CDSS), a veteran owned service-disabled business that offers education and training which addresses threats to digital communications and online privacy.
Their mission is to assist individuals, families, and small businesses to understand, identify, and reduce threats and vulnerabilities that expose their business, financial, intellectual property, and sensitive personal data to potential exploitation and risk.
(Presentation, slides, and content created by AEGILITY)
The document describes a case study of a person who experienced identity theft and online scams after downloading unauthorized programs onto their computer. They downloaded a free program that installed spyware without their knowledge. This spyware monitored their internet activity, recorded their keystrokes including passwords and login details, and sent this sensitive information to the software developer. As a result, unauthorized transactions were made using their internet banking and they could no longer access their email account. The person had to change all their account details and get their computer cleaned of the spyware. The case study warns people to be careful about downloading unauthorized programs and to read agreements before installing anything.
This document provides training on cybersecurity best practices for Borough of West Chester personnel. It defines cybersecurity as protecting information and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption or destruction. It outlines common cyber threats like viruses, worms, ransomware, and social engineering. It emphasizes using strong passwords, antivirus software, firewalls, and regular software updates. It also recommends avoiding malicious emails and websites, and backing up important data.
The document discusses various internet security threats individuals face at home such as phishing scams, spyware, viruses, and worms. It provides tips on how to protect against these threats such as using firewalls, keeping software updated, and using antivirus software. The document also discusses educating children about online safety and establishing house rules for computer use.
This document discusses computer and internet security. It covers topics like protecting computers and information from unauthorized access, and extending security to systems connected to the internet. It discusses who should be concerned about security, like anyone using computers, mobile devices, the internet, email or social networks. Reasons to care about security include risks of viruses, spyware, phishing scams, and privacy/personal security concerns. It provides basic security tips and guidelines for securing mobile devices, social networks, and protecting location data.
This document provides an overview of cyber security topics and best practices. It discusses basics of information security, standards like ISO 27001, and how to harden operating systems. It covers password security, securing USB devices, email security, ransomware prevention, safe browsing, social media security, and mobile device security. Key advice includes using strong and unique passwords, encrypting USB drives, backing up data, updating software, and avoiding public Wi-Fi. The document also discusses cyber threats, types of hackers, and security incidents from the past as examples.
Simon Pell gave a presentation on malware threats facing small businesses. He defined different types of malware like viruses, trojans, worms, and rootkits. Viruses self-replicate and infect files, while trojans and worms do not self-replicate but can still damage files. Rootkits are used to hide other malware. Spyware/adware collects user information without consent. Cookies are small text files that store website preferences. Pell stressed the importance of using updated antivirus software, firewalls, and being cautious of downloads. Firewalls can control network access and applications without slowing performance. Unified threat management provides additional protections like blocking suspicious websites and spam.
The document discusses computer security risks for lawyers and provides recommendations to protect against these risks. It notes that while lawyers rely on technology, computer security is often absent from legal education. It describes various types of malware and how they can access systems remotely to steal data like screenshots and keystrokes without detection. The document recommends practicing safe online habits like avoiding suspicious links and downloads, using strong passwords, keeping software updated, and installing antivirus software. It also recommends protecting mobile devices, encrypting data, using VPNs on public WiFi, and storing only encrypted files in the cloud. Regular backups are also advised in case of data loss or device failure. Following basic security practices can help lawyers protect client data both in and outside the office
Information Security Day for Penn State Ag SciencesVince Verbeke
Too often faculty and staff fail to realize how important individual actions are to the security of computing systems. What each person does (or doesn't do) makes a significant difference with regards to both their individual privacy and the greater security of the institution.
To reinforce the idea that everyone must work together to ensure a secure computing environment, an Information Security Day was held within our College. This session will relate the concept behind the day and how it was held.
Information security and security awareness topics were discussed via short, "bite-sized" Adobe Connect sessions and included:
• Dangers of Social Networking
• Computer Best Practices to Prevent Malware
• How to Respond to an ‘Antivirus’ Pop-Up Ad
• Better Passwords and Pass Phrases
• Protecting Your Data
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4. PARENTS Mostly e-mail and web for research DO YOU KNOW HOW YOUR CHILD USES THE NET? WE NEED TO BE INVOLVED IN OUR CHILDREN’S ONLINE ACTIVITY, VALIDATE THEIR SKILLS & LEARN FROM THEM YOUNG PEOPLE Interactive chat, IM, Music, Games, 2) ADULTS + CHILDREN USE THE NET IN DIFFERENT WAYS Overview
5. KNOWLEDGE Many children pick up technology quicker ! HELP YOUR CHILDREN TO UNDERSTAND THE CONTEXT TECHNOLOGY IS THROWING UP NEW IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUES WHICH CHILDREN MAY NOT SEE WISDOM Understanding how to behave in a virtual world 3) THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE + WISDOM Overview
6. IN SCHOOL Generally supervised, protected and monitored WE NEED TO DO MORE THAN SUPERVISE- WE NEED TO HELP EDUCATE CHALLENGE = to ensure that children are safe wherever they use the internet OUT OF SCHOOL Often no filtering, supervision or monitoring 4) SUPERVISED/UNSUPERVISED ACCESS POINTS Overview
Hello and welcome. I am (Insert Name) from (Insert Name of Organization). Today I am going to share with you some important information about computers, the Internet and how we can all work together to keep kids safe online. This presentation and the accompanying brochures have been provided by the Surfwatch Safety Partnership, a group that is committed to educating parents, families and communities about ways to safeguard children online.
But you have to be careful with email too. Dangerous strangers have been known to use email to create ‘a relationship’ with children. Often, they will assume a false identity, posing as a youngster themselves to build trust with children online. Another thing to watch for is spam. Like the ‘junk mail’ you get in your mail box at home, spam is unwanted email that is trying to sell you merchandise or services. Pornographic spam is very common and it often contains explicit photographs and links to pornographic Web sites. Another very real, and increasingly common, risk is having your computer damaged by a virus. Viruses are little ‘bits’ of computer code that, when let loose in your computer when an email is opened, can do anything from creating a harmless message on your screen to ‘crashing’ your hard drive, in effect making your computer breakdown completely and irreparably.
Image –Again this illustrates how the Internet puts the whole world in the hands of children – we are giving them access to this world through the Internet – awesome responsibility but wonderful opportunity. – I suppose the question is do you know what world they are accessing ? This photo was taken of a real parent’s hand and child (friends of Childnet).
A lot of adults use the net for e-mail, research and purchasing things, while most young people see simply “surfing” as passé and want to use the interactive features such as games, and chat building online communities and develop their own space. Do you as a parent know really know what your child is doing online ? Because of new Internet applications such as Chat, IM, peer-to-peer networks etc, it is increasingly important that children understand the online safety issues and know how to respond to the potential dangers whatever application they are using on the Internet. Very important for us to validate the skills which young people are using in accessing the Internet.
It’s good to start by looking at why this is important, and get a general picture of how our children approach technology. There is no doubt that kids are very quick to gain the basic technical skills – if you like the knowledge – about how to find their way around computers and the net. They are much quicker than adults, as anyone who has taken their 10 year old on at a computer game will know. BUT, and it is a big BUT that is not the same as wisdom. Knowing how to drive a car does not make you a safe driver. Looking old enough to get into a nightclub doesn’t mean you will handle the situation well. If the Internet is like letting a city into your home, then your children need to learn how to handle that city, how to behave online and get the best from the Net. This gap between wisdom and knowledge needs to be bridged. Put at it’s simplest it is about good parenting. You may not be the greatest technical whiz but you are a parent, and you help your child through adolescence on many other issues. So we need to get alongside our kids, especially from their first ventures online. That will help us all as technology is changing rapidly and we can all learn together. Don’t be afraid to learn technical tips from your kids – and then maybe they will pick up some life skills tips from you!
This point is very simple but helps to highlight the challenge. You could ask for a show of hands as to how many parents use a filtering product on their computer at home. A similar analogy for showing why schools are concerned about this subject is smoking. – Many years ago a school might have said we don’t have a problem with smoking because children are banned from smoking on the premises ! – clearly it is a huge health and safety issue which children need to understand – similarly with the Internet – even aspects of the Internet which we don’t use in school.
Link to this section by saying that part of the challenge is that when you hear scare stories and hear about how the Internet has been used to harm children it is vital to remind ourselves just why this medium is so valuable to schools and families as they support and teach young children. We hope that this next section will really inspire you and excite you as to how Children themselves are making the best out of the net.
Call out the words Discover, Connect and Create as they appear and then go through each one individually. Discover – give an example of a useful piece of information you can find online that would be very difficult to get offline eg the temperature today in London, headlines in an Australian Newspaper Connect – other media can provide information but the Internet also puts children in direct touch with each other. Much cheaper than phoning, much quicker than writing using the post. Create – now anyone with access to the net can publish. – very exciting for schools – have a look at Bonjour.org a wonderful French language teaching resource written by an individual French teacher working here in the UK ! – (a Childnet award winning projects)
The Staying SMART online module introduction at www.kidsmart.org.uk is very good at illustrating 8 key things which young people love about using the Internet. – you could ALT TAB to this website if you have internet connection or you can order it from Childnet on a CD rom. When Childnet staff run the session in the school we introduce this section as explaining what we did in the classroom earlier in the day. – (And what we learnt about the children about their parent’s use of the Internet !!! )
Say that it would be great if we could just stop the presentation at that point and all go home. But sadly there are dangers on the Internet for children and this next section helps us look carefully at some of these dangers.
Allow the three dangers to emerge and speak them out emphasizing the first letter C. This will help people remember them. Go through each danger individually reminding people of the city image. Content – the most searched for word on the internet is Sex. It is now estimated that at least 200,000 US citizens are addicted to pornography on the Internet. But there are other problems – the issue of inaccurate information could be very serious if your child took bad advice on a health problem. Contact – a parent’s worst fear is that another adult might try and contact their child and then meet them offline – this is very rare but sadly it has happened. Commerce – the increasing commercial nature of the Internet means your children may be tempted to fill in their personal details in all sorts of places on the web and end up getting marketing information you wouldn’t want them to see.
Pornography has been available for many years, but the Internet has made it much more available.Indeed the porn industry has led the way in internet technology – (credit card purchasing, streaming and webcams, pop ups and “toaster adverts” etc. Reality is that people can now access more pornography – without leaving their own homes; without paying for it; and they can keep pictures stored in a place others may not find it. Say that the two examples are www.whitehouse.com - remind people how close this is to the www.whitehouse.gov site they looked at earlier. Just three letters difference. Shows how children can access it by mistake. The other example is of a bizarre site called www.nakednews.com on which news readers read serious news but take their clothes off as they are doing it. Many parents can be shocked when they first go on the Internet because they think that some material such as pornography should be illegal. Because the Internet is an international medium, and in many countries pornography is openly allowed, most of the material is perfectly legal in the country where it originates. But that does mean that it doesn’t cause harm and that it is accessible by children. But why should we be concerned if our children see pornography: Porn is not about beauty or seeing women or men as a whole – just about the physical vital statistics. Therefore it encourages a false and unachievable fantasy about sex with women or men at any time, in any place, in the way you want it. Porn can be used by pedophiles to make young children think that they too should undress and engage in sex. And porn can be addictive. The SMART tip here illustrates that a good filtering package can help block a great deal, but important to stress that lots of porn can come as attachments in hotmail accounts and that some children can get around filtering packages. Also be careful to use favorites files and type in correct website address !
Pornography is not the only kind of problem on the web. There also many sites which promote racism and hatred. We should not be surprised by this… the Internet is a fantastic tool for bringing together people with a very specialist interest, enabling them to find each other and then communicate. That can of course have a very positive value, but it is also true of extreme minority political groups. And on the web, it is easy to pose as something that appears acceptable – eg the graphic relates to the worldwide church of the Creator. Some of these groups sadly target children – point to web capture on screen. Smart tip is that if you want to see a complete list and further information on sites of concern look at the Anti Defamation League site – www.adl.com
As well as racist sites some sites can also be misleading or include blatant inaccurate content. For example: Spoof sites are those that pretend to be the real thing but in fact are mere imitations, often taking positions that are the opposite of those that the real site supports. Then there are URL mimickers who register a URL that is slightly different to one that attracts a lot of traffic eg dinsey.com and most famous of all whitehouse.com rather than whitehouse.gov. A local example is class95.com – a porn site rather than the Singapore radio station. Web sites can offer inaccurate material that rewrites history – the illustrated site – www.martinlutherking.org provides a very inaccurate view of the great man’s life. Such inaccuracies can be very important if they concern topics that impact on personal safety and well being e.g. health information. Kids should be advised to be very careful about medical information online. Smart tips suggests that ways of checking out sites are to look for who published them – the source; when they were last updated (in case the information is out of date); who is linked to the site – you can search for this in google with link: and then the URL. Links provide evidence of third party endorsement; and finally any references on the site – corroborating information and its source.
Many adults think of the Internet primarily as either a tool for e-mail or for finding information on the web. Children are huge users of a third Internet application – interactive services. The difference with these forms of service is that they are in real time i.e. you are in touch with people who are online at the same time as you are. Under this heading I want to talk about CHAT – for having a conversation with a large number of people - very widely used sometimes from well known web sites (eg singnet) and sometimes using software you can download called IRC – Internet Relay Chat. Instant Messaging – this is for talking one to one usually to people you know. Like Chat there are commercial programmes from companies like Yahoo!, AOL, and Microsoft and also more general software called ICQ – which stands for I Seek You . Games – with wonderful acronyms like MOO, MUD and MUSH, use chat as a means of allowing interaction between players Mobile phones – SMS text messages are very popular with teenagers and now you can chat using your handphone as well Cybersex – this is a particular use of interactive services, especially messaging, to fantasize about sex
But you have to be careful with email too. Dangerous strangers have been known to use email to create ‘a relationship’ with children. Often, they will assume a false identity, posing as a youngster themselves to build trust with children online. Another thing to watch for is spam. Like the ‘junk mail’ you get in your mail box at home, spam is unwanted email that is trying to sell you merchandise or services. Pornographic spam is very common and it often contains explicit photographs and links to pornographic Web sites. Another very real, and increasingly common, risk is having your computer damaged by a virus. Viruses are little ‘bits’ of computer code that, when let loose in your computer when an email is opened, can do anything from creating a harmless message on your screen to ‘crashing’ your hard drive, in effect making your computer breakdown completely and irreparably.
Computer security settings are basically those setting that deal with security concerns. Why?: You may configure your computer to do something and it gets automatically changed mention the “trade off”: more opportunities/features more risks… How?: Verify browser settings, email configuration, etc. what is the difference between “high” and “low”
Why?: - “Can’t get infected if you’re not connected” - When the PC is connected there is a path to the whole world Mention Pro/Cons: Pro: No risk when not connected. Cons: May loose services and contacts when offline (e.g. VoIP, IM) How?: -Turn off your PC at night!
What?: Your OS may allow other computers on a network to access the hard-drive of your computer in order to “share files”. Why?: This ability can be used to infect your computer or simply view documents in your computer Ex: Windows file sharing, Peer-to-peer applications
Why?: -You may loose data - How much data are you willing to loose? How?: -Back up regularly -Make sure you’re able to restore from the backup -Have a start-up disk handy
Most major software companies today release updates and patches to close newly discovered vulnerabilities in their software. Sometimes bugs are discovered in a program that may allow a criminal hacker to attack your computer Why?: - Bugs exist in software, and solutions are found for those bugs. These solutions need to be installed on top of the application How?: - Check Vendor Websites - Ensure you are getting the patches from a trustworthy site - You may install a utility that does the job for you.
Antrax: during the 2001
Why?. New virus emerging daily, so anti-virus programs need regular updates to recognize these new viruses. Antrax: during the 2001
Why?: Learn how to avoid infections and you need to know what to do in case your computer gets infected. How?:- Learn cyber security practices and apply them - Educate the people around you Ex: - Attend conferences like this, learn about cybersecurity