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Cyber Security and Safety Tips

Below are links to US-CERT publications. These are excellent resources for anyone who is concerned about cyber security.

 

General Information

  • Why is Cyber Security a Problem?
  • Guidelines for Publishing Information Online
  • A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety

 

General Security

  • Choosing and Protecting Passwords
  • Understanding Anti-Virus Software
  • Understanding Firewalls
  • Coordinating Virus and Spyware Defense
  • Good Security Habits
  • Safeguarding Your Data
  • Keeping Children Safe Online

 

Attacks and Threats

  • Dealing with Cyberbullies
  • Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft
  • Recovering from Viruses, Worms, and Trojan Horses
  • Recognizing and Avoiding Spyware
  • Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
  • Understanding Denial-of-Service Attacks

 

Email and Communication

  • Using Caution with Email Attachments
  • Reducing Spam
  • Understanding Digital Signatures
  • Staying Safe on Social Network Sites

 

Mobile Devices

  • Protecting Portable Devices: Physical Security
  • Protecting Portable Devices: Data Security
  • Using Caution with USB Drives
  • Securing Wireless Networks
  • Cybersecurity for Electronic Devices

 

Privacy

  • Protecting Your Privacy
  • Understanding Encryption
  • Effectively Erasing Files
  • Supplementing Passwords

 

Safe Browsing

  • Evaluating Your Web Browser's Security Settings
  • Shopping Safely Online
  • Understanding Website Certificates
  • Understanding Bluetooth Technology

 

Software and Applications

  • Understanding Patches
  • Understanding Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
  • Reviewing End-User License Agreements
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