Information Technology
Security Awareness
Data Privacy Day is January 28th > Check your privacy settings for all your services
Security Checklist > general security tips
Mobile Checklist > tips for mobile devices
IoT Checklist > tips for the Internet of Things
Google User Security Checklist > check your account
Phishing > what to look for and do when you receive an email phish
OS updates - Windows | Mac > make sure you are up to date
Browser updates > find if your browser and plug-ins are up to date, easily update them if they aren’t
Ransomware > learn about this dangerous malware
Read Infosec News!
Read EdTech Blog for NCSAM tips!
Guides:
Downloads and File Sharing > what you should and should not do
Encrypt Files > password protect and encrypt documents for transitor storage
Find My iPhone > locate iPhones, iPads, iPods, and computers
Lock My Mac > enable the ability to lock your Mac when you are away
Password > select a good password
Phishing > what to look for when you receive an email phish
Social Networking > how to be safe on websites like Facebook
Facebook > check your privacy and security settings
Shopping and Banking > how to be careful when managing your financial information
Traveling > what you should know when traveling
Tools & Resources:
Anti-virus/Anti-malware
Microsoft Security Center
Security Essentials
Safety Scanner
Download Symantec Endpoint Protection
LC account required. ONLY for current faculty, staff institutionally-owned computers and personal student computers
Web browser plug-in version checks
Qualys BrowserCheck
Oracle Verify Plugin
Web browser plug-in updates
Oracle Java
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe Flash
Uninstall Java - Tool to remove Java
Disable Java - How to disable Java in your web browser
OS updates - Windows | Mac
Cell phone security
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
Kryptos > encrypts voice communications over 3g/4g/wifi
Norton Snap > QR code scanner that shows URL destination
Secure.me > cloud solution, registration account required, checks Facebook posts (photos) and apps for malicious code, monitors (free)
Public Resources:
Stay Safe Online > National Cyber Security Alliance’s [NCSA] official website for information security awareness
FTC > US Federal Trade Commission’s official website for identity theft information and resources for victims
Report consumer fraud, identity theft to the FTC and find more information.
Stop. Think. Connect. > Department of Homeland Security in conjunction with the private and non-profit sectors have a campaign for security awareness
OnGuard Online | Stop. Think. Click. > US Federal Government’s official website for information security awareness
Deter, Detect, Defend. > US Federal Trade Commission’s official website for identity theft information and resources for victims
Events:
National Cyber Security Awareness Month > October
Read President Obama’s Proclamation of NCSAM 2010 > White House officially recognizes National Cyber Security Awareness Month!
Data Privacy Day > January
Definitions > Frequently used technology lingo
NO ONE SHOULD ASK FOR YOUR PASSWORD
DO NOT SHARE YOUR PASSWORD WITH ANYONE!
Not ready for prime-time, online faculty/staff user security training