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.

1. The Ten
Commandments of
Online Security
and Privacy
JCCCRA TechTalk Roundtable
Moderated by Jonathan Bacon

2. “This is the IRS
calling and if you
don’t pay your
back taxes
immediately, you
will be arrested
and taken to jail.”

3. “We’ve detected
that your home
computer has a
malware virus. We
can help you
protect your data if
you give us access
to your computer.”

5. I.
Thou shalt lock
your devices
(smartphones,
tablets, laptops,
desktop
computers) when
not in use.

6. II.
Thou shalt protect
your computing
devices with an
antivirus program.

7. III.
Thou shalt choose
strong, complex
passwords or
phrases.

8. IV.
Thou shalt
regularly review
privacy settings.

9. V.
Thou shalt always
ensure your
internet
connection is safe
and secure.

10. VI.
Thou shalt practice
safe browsing.

11. VII.
Thou shalt make
online purchases
only from secure
sites.

12. VIII.
Thou shalt use
great discretion
when downloading
files, apps and
documents.

13. IX.
Thou shalt use
two-factor
authentication,
when available.

14. X.
Thou shalt actively
keep abreast of
online scams and
keep your guard
up.
https://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety

15. Malware = Malicious Software:
Software designed to interfere with a
computer's normal functioning.

16. Ransomware: Malware that requires
the victim to pay a ransom to access
encrypted files.

17. Phishing: user is duped into revealing
personal or confidential information

18. Many phishing schemes start with
something looking very innocent and
official but lead unassuming users to
websites designed to collect the
personal information from you. If you
receive an email from any websites
asking for personal information, open
a new tab and go direct to known web
address for the company instead of
clicking links within the email.

19. Legitimate online services
should never ask you for your login
credentials (username and password),
social security number, Medicare
number, or other personal data
(address, maiden name, mother’s
maiden name, and so on).

20. “You won’t believe what they look like now” or “the secret of anti-aging.”

21. Sources
• https://usa.kaspersky.com/resource-center/preemptive-safety/top-10-internet-
safety-rules-and-what-not-to-do-online
• https://securingtomorrow.mcafee.com/consumer/consumer-threat-notices/10-
tips-stay-safe-online/
• https://securingtomorrow.mcafee.com/
• https://www.webroot.com/blog/2014/08/06/8-tips-stay-safe-online/
• https://blog.f-secure.com/10-things-we-can-all-do-to-make-a-safer-internet/
• https://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety FBY site with information on common
fraud schemes, Internet e-scams, and info about protecting your kids
• https://blog.f-secure.com/online-banking-tips-3-security-essentials-you-need-
to-know/
• https://blog.f-secure.com/at-least-5-things-you-shouldnt-share-on-the-internet/
• Definitions from https://www.merriam-webster.com
• https://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/managing-your-privacy/privacy-tips-
teens/
• https://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/managing-your-privacy/privacy-tips-
older-adults/