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1 Safety in the digital world

2 Survey Thank you for completing the Information Security Survey!

3 Survey Question 1

4 Survey Question 2

5 Survey Question 3

6 Survey Question 4

7 Survey Question 5

8 Survey Question 6

9 Survey Question 7

10 Survey Question 8

11 Survey Question 9

12 Survey Question 10

13 What am I here to talk about? Computer Security What is computer security? Why is computer security important? What can you do?

14 What is computer security? Physically securing different types of computers; such as desktops, laptops, mobile phones, and servers. Securing the information that is contained inside of computers; such as files, passwords, and personal information. Securing the information that goes between computers, such as using the internet.

15 Why is computer security important? Computer security is very important to your future employers! IT Security is so important to employers that there aren’t enough IT security professionals to fill the demand for them. http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237394/Demand_for_IT_security_experts_outstrips_supply

16 Why is computer security important? A day in the life of IT security: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pla yer_detailpage&v=TvVfDJZ7Qcg

17 What if Coca Cola’s secret recipe was stolen from the company’s computers? Why is computer security important?

18 It is important to protect your personal information so that your credit/identity isn’t compromised. Employers, landlords, and banks all check your credit. Viruses are a hassle! You don’t want strangers knowing your personal information like address or telephone number. Why is computer security important?

19 What information stored on your personal computer would you not want to share with a stranger?

20 Passwords Bad Passwords The word “password” Your name Your parent’s name A simple dictionary work, like “school” What can you do?

21 Passwords Good Password Guidelines Use numbers and symbols Have a minimum length of 8 characters Break up dictionary words. (For example, turn E’s into 3’s. Freshmen becomes Fr3shm3n) Avoid using words closely associated to you, such as your name What can you do?

22 Passwords Two factor authentication Many companies and internet sites are moving to two factor authentication. Such as an image and your password or a password and pin.

23 What can you do? How can we make the password “eldorado” stronger? http://www.aka.ms/passwords-create

24 What can you do? “!HS@3ldorado&*”

25 What can you do? Beware of phishing. Phishing is when someone tries to get you to reveal personal information. This is often done by sending an email that appears to be from a known sender. Email Security

26 What can you do? Email Security Be cautious of opening attachments. An email can look like it came from a friend even though it wasn’t sent by that person.

27 What can you do? Downloading Internet Files Be thoughtful when downloading files from the internet. Make sure that it is a site that that you are familiar with. Don’t just pick the first link that comes up in an internet search. Many search providers have advertisements at the top.

28 What can you do?

29 Facebook Security Check your Facebook security settings often because Facebook will modify the site’s available security settings often. You don’t want to assume that the default settings are good enough!

30 What can you do? Facebook Security Security settings are a first step but not the most important security measure. Don’t stop critical thinking! This kid could really be this guy.

31 Questions?


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