DIGITAL CITIZENSHIPSECURITY

Carole MyersCIED 7601

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?

Information – What’s it worth?

Adobe Apple Google0

100

200

300

400

500

600

Stock Prices

Stock Prices

KnowledgeIs

Power

So, what do I protect?

So, what do I protect?

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

So, what do I protect?

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER!!! Full name Date of birth (DOB)

With this data,I can be you!Or, I can FIND

you…

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.

SO, HOW DO I GET YOUR

INFORMATION?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Protection Software

Should be able to handle Viruses Spam Spyware Malware

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!!!

Recommended Resources

OnGuard Online Good general information about Digital Securityhttp://www.onguardonline.gov/

CyberSmartFree online curriculum that covers a wide range of Digital Security topics divided by age grouphttp://cybersmartcurriculum.org

Microsoft Online Safetyhttp://www.microsoft.com/protect/