1. Carole Myers CIED 7601

2. What is Digital Security?  According to Ribble and Bailey, it is “the precautions that all technology users must take to guarantee their personal safety and the security of their network.”  So, what steps should we take to protect our information and technology in our new Information Age?

3. Information – What’s it worth?

5. So, what do I protect?

6.  SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER!!!  Full name (first, middle, last)  Date of birth

7. So, what do I protect?  SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER!!!  Full name  Date of birth (DOB)

8. The Bottom Line  If you aren’t careful with these, you should be.  We can’t assume that our students know this.  They are too trusting and don’t understand the implications.  For children, identity theft is a problem.  Online stalking is also a problem.

10. Phishing  Derived from the early internet term “phreaking” which means “to hack a computer system”  You (the computer user) provide your own personal information. How?  Email scare tactics  Email promises of big money  Pop-ups with promises of big ticket items

11. How do I protect myself?  Ignore those emails. Delete them UNOPENED, if possible.  Contact the “sender” if you are really concerned.  Report phishing emails to the company that they claim to represent.  Use common sense.  Teach your students.

12. Pharming  Malware or spyware  Upload personal information  Use your computer behind your back Who is responsible for this?  You  Downloaded music, video, photos, text, etc.

13. How do I protect myself from pharming?  Download wisely and carefully.  Use software that will monitor your computer for viruses, malware, spyware, etc.  Pay attention to your machine.  Windows Task Manager – USE CAUTIOUSLY!!!  Alert the students.

14. Firewall  Slows or stops the fire  Prevents outside access  Microsoft Windows provides a firewall.  Work with the settings to find what’s right for you.

15. Protection Software Should be able to handle  Viruses  Spam  Spyware  Malware

16. What do I do?  Regular software upgrades for both operating system software (i.e. Microsoft Windows) and other software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, etc.)  Purchase/download anti-virus/anti-spyware software, configure it for regular scans, and USE IT!!!  USE COMMON SENSE!!!

17. Recommended Resources  OnGuard Online Good general information about Digital Security http://www.onguardonline.gov/  CyberSmart Free online curriculum that covers a wide range of Digital Security topics divided by age group http://cybersmartcurriculum.org  Microsoft Online Safety http://www.microsoft.com/protect/