1. Instructional Technology & Design Office itd@support.lis.illinois.edu 217-244-4903 or 800-377-1892 Digital Security Basics Presented by Mark Baldwin & Brianna Walker

2. Objectives Gain an acquaintance with some of the basic terms and concepts related to personal web security Gain an acquaintance with some of the most common, easy-to-use security tools

3. Agenda Malware Types and how to defend against Phishing Tips for secure web browsing Passwords Extensions/add-ons Backups

4. Malware Some common types: Viruses Worms Adware Spyware Trojans Reasons behind an attack: Gather information Take control of a computer or network Crash/break a computer or network For fun (or the “lulz”)

5. Malware Protection Most important for Windows users (although mobile devices are beginning to be targeted more frequently) There can be only one Many great free options: Microsoft Security Essentials AVG Avast Install updates as they come Run it automatically, on a schedule if possible

6. Phishing What is it? From Wikipedia: “the act of attempting to acquire information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money) by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.” Can include phone/IM scams also (sometimes known as vishing or smishing) Be careful—investigate any site or individual that asks you for your password.

7. Secure Web Browsing: Passwords Strong Passwords: Don’t use dictionary words, pets’ names, birthdays Include caps, lowercase, numbers, and symbols Change often Avoid having your browser save your password Use different passwords for different sites Protect all devices that connect to the internet Use a password manager (e.g. LastPass, KeyPass, 1Password)

8. Secure Web Browsing: Extensions Browser add-ons/extensions: HTTPS Everywhere AdBlock Ghostery Be wary about, or avoid altogether, conducting sensitive business on public Wi-Fi (anything involving a financial transaction, for example)

9. Backups If you encrypt them, make sure you don't lose the password (e.g. iOS devices) Physical Hard drive (internal or external) DVD/CD Flashdrive Cloud Dropbox, Google Drive Crashplan

10. Further Resources Bookmark the following URL to review the some of the resources mentioned in this workshop at your leisure: http://urli.st/vo8http://urli.st/vo8 Note that ITD and the GSLIS Help Desk does not officially support or endorse any of the software listed—use your best judgment! Questions? Thanks for coming!