Digital Security and Safe Social Media Use_BYBS Fellowship

Digital Security and Safe Social Media Use_BYBS Fellowship

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  DIGITAL SECURITY ANDSAFE SOCIAL MEDIA USE Adut Angelina Akech angelinaadutakech@gmail.com +211929028104
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  OBJECTIVES ❑ To keepyour identity, reputation, and personal life OR that of your organisation safe from hackers or unwanted exposure. ❑ To create a safe, respectful online space for all users. ❑ To help users recognize and avoid online scams that can lead to financial or data loss. ❑ To teach responsible sharing and protect your future. ❑ To encourage critical thinking and responsible sharing to support a well- informed society.
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  Safe social mediause and basic online safety involve practices that protect your privacy, personal information, mental health, and digital security when using the internet or social media platforms.
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  Digital Security Digital securityis vital because people increasingly face threats like government surveillance, cyber attacks, disinformation, and online harassment. Both state and non-state actors target them to silence dissent and control information. Without strong digital protections, their safety, the confidentiality of their sources, and the integrity of their work are at risk. Ensuring robust digital security safeguards their ability to operate freely and protects fundamental rights such as privacy, free expression, and access to information
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  Layers of digital security
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  • Malware • Keyloggers • Backdoors • Hacking • Phishing • Cyber Bullying • Physical attacks; theft etc • Man in the Middle • Targeted Digital Attacks • Identity theft • Mis/Disinformation Digital Risks and Attacks
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  What does mydigital profile & networks look like? Do I have a strong password? What information/data do I have on my digital spaces? Do I have an antivirus, firewall, VPN? What is my digital footprint? Have I verified the information/email/links/data /apps? Have I backed up my data? What are my privacy settings on my online platforms? Is my communication secure? Healthy digital habits and practices
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  Safe social mediaUse • Protect personal information • Use strong privacy setting • Think before you post • Be aware of scams and fake accounts • Limit Screen time
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  • Antivirus andFirewall • Strong Passwords • Reduce and clear digital footprints • Genuine & Updated Software • Secure browsing and communications • Back up, Back up, Back up • Enhance privacy settings • Trust but VERIFY • Continuous Digital Literacy Healthy Digital Habits & Practices
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  Antivirus for yourlaptop. choose the free version https://www.avast.com/ Tella - Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.hzontal.tella Tella – iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tella-document Brave Browser for Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com Brave Browser for iPhone https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brave-browser-private-vpn/
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  Digital Footprints Active Footprints • Socialmedia posts • Filling out online forms • SMS • Phone call records • Files Passive Footprints • Tracking cookies • Geolocation (GPS, IP, IMEI, IMSI) • Website Metrics (likes, shares, comments, interests)
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  • More than8 characters • UPPER CASE & lower- case Letters • Symbols & Numbers • Passphrase or Sentence Abbreviation • No Personal Information • No Generic or Dictionary Words • Consider 2 Factor Authentication Password vs. Passphrase Strong Password Characteristics
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  Password VS Passphrase *BIRDS3/9$# 4HUNDREDTHOUSAND YEARS FORGETTABLE ‘’BirdsLoveEating12Mangos!” 2 DECILLION YEARS MEMORABLE How secure is your password https://www.security.org/how-secure-is-my-passward/
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  Healthy Internet Habits & Practices •Avoid saving passwords on browser • Sign out when not in use • Avoid public internet (If unavoidable, use a VPN or install a firewall) • Access secure websites i.e. HTTPS • Verify before clicking or downloading • Clean history, temporary cookies and cache • Avoid oversharing or posting sensitive content
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  Healthy Mobile Phone Habits& Practices • In public spaces, be more situational aware • Apply Password • Use secure apps for sensitive communication • Back up • Clear history & sensitive content • Turn off Bluetooth and Location if not in use • Avoid accepting open box phones as gifts • Limit mobile use if scrutiny might be a concern
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  Healthy Information Management Practice •Organize your information • Know what you have & its risks • Treat information based on its level of risk • Back up, Back up, Back up • Secure sensitive information ie password, encryption • Share information on need basis • Trust but Verify • Clean desk policy
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  Secure Communications With the otherlayers of safety in place which mostly focus on self, next is to focus on securing one’s engagement with external parties. Information Management | Profile Management With access control skills enhanced & digital hygiene enforced, managing both information and profiles helps reduce the impact of any digital threats/attacks Access Control | Digital Hygiene After enhancing digital literacy, protection of accessing one’s digital environment & instituting digital hygiene practices becomes instinctively vital. Digital Literacy | Digital Situational Awareness Key Foundation of Digital Safety. By learning about one’s digital tools and environment, one become more aware of their digital vulnerabilities, establish risk mitigation strategies and become faster in responding to threats or attacks. Remember | Foundations of Healthy Digital Practices
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  • Use uniquepassword • Set account to private • Review friend/followers list monthly • Never share personal info publicly • Think before you post • Don’t click strange links or banners • Be cautious accepting messages/ friends requests from strangers • Limit screen time and take breaks • Report harassment or scams immediately • Keep contact with trusted adults if something strange happens KEY TAKEAWAYS
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  Secure communication tools Signal Signalis widely regarded as one of the most secure messaging app available. It offers end-to end encryption for text messages, voice calls, video calls, and file sharing. DuckDuckGo: A search engine that does not track your search history and provides privacy- focused features Data Storage and Backup: Cloud storage with encryption: Services like pCloud and MEGA offer secure cloud storage with encryption. Local backups: Regularly back up your data to an external hard drive or USB drive
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  WhatsApp (with Caution) WhatsAppis a popular messaging platform owned by Meta (Facebook) that offers end-to-end encryption for messages and calls. Tor Browser Tor (The Onion Router) is a browser that anonymizes your internet traffic by routing it through multiple servers. This prevents anyone from tracking your online activity or identifying your location.
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  Proton Mail Proton Mailis an encrypted email service based in Switzerland, where strict privacy laws apply. Emails between Proton Mail users are automatically encrypted. Jitsi Meet Jitsi Meet is an open-source video conferencing platform that provides encrypted video calls. Unlike many other video conferencing tools, Jitsi Meet does not require an account to use. Tella : keep your files safe and secure inside Tella's encrypted vault- File management: organize your files into folders - Camera: take photos and videos directly inside of Tella's encrypted vault - Recorder: record audio directly inside of Tella's encrypted vault
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  Assignment Digital safety tips:what everyone should know Instructions: Prepare a 5 minutes presentation (solo) to teach other ✓ Use Google slides ✓ At least three digital security tips (e.g. strong passwords, updated software) ✓ At least two safe social media practices (e.g. privacy setting, avoiding fake profiles) Tips for presenting: Keep your slides simple and clear (5 -7 slides Max) Use images, examples, or brief stores to explain your points End with a quick summary or call to action
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  THANK YOU! QUESTIONS, OBSERATIONS,OBJECTIONS ADUT ANGELINA AKECH angelinaadutakech@gmail.com +211929028104