Information, Tips, Tools

Anti-virus/Anti-malware - 

Microsoft Security Center
Security Essentials
Safety Scanner

Web browser plug-in version checking tools - 

Qualys BrowserCheck

Oracle Verify Plugin

Web browser plug-in downloads - 

Oracle Java
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe Flash

Uninstall Java - Windows |  Mac

Disable Java - How to disable Java in your web browser

OS updates - Windows | Mac

Cell phone security tools -
FCC Smartphone Security Checker

FCC Report Stolen Smartphone
Smartphone Security Checklist (pdf)
Mobile Security Guide for Health Information
Find My iPhone

SeekDroid - find your Android
Plan B - find your Android (free)

Encryption tools -
Kryptos - encrypts voice communications over 3g/4g/wifi
Norton Snap - QR code scanner that shows URL destination
Scrambls - cloud solution, registration account required, only scrambles posts w/web plugin and tweets (free)
Secure.me - cloud solution, registration account required, checks Facebook posts (photos) and apps for malicious code, monitors (free)

 

Guides

Basic Cyber Security - basic computer security tips.  [Security Checklist]

Social Networking - how to be safe on websites like Facebook.

Download A Guide to Facebook Security

Shopping and Banking - how to be careful when managing your financial information.

Downloads and File Sharing - what you should and should not do.

Download Symantec Endpoint Protection - current faculty, staff institutionally-owned computers and personal student computers only

 

Resources

Stop. Think. Connect. - Department of Homeland Security in conjunction with the private and non-profit sectors have a campaign for security awareness.

Deter, Detect, Defend. - US Federal Trade Commission’s official website for identity theft information and resources for victims.

OnGuard Online | Stop. Think. Click.  - US Federal Government’s official website for information security awareness.

Stay Safe Online  - National Cyber Security Alliance’s [NCSA] official website for information security awareness.

 

Definitions - Frequently used technology lingo.

 

Read President Obama’s Proclamation of NCSAM 2010

The White House officially recognizes National Cyber Security Awareness Month!