Computer Security

Computer Security

• Protect your computer with security software such as Norton 360
• Make sure all of your software is up to date

Backups

• Backup all important documents and photos
• This should be done on a daily basis

Avoiding Threats

• Avoid security threats by not clicking on attachments from persons unknown.
• Scan a downloaded file when in doubt

scan, scan, scan

• Your security software should have several different scanning options to choose from
• If threats are found, you will have a list of those and recommended options to better safeguard your computer

Passwords

• Personalize your password -No more '12345'
• Be hard to predict
• Don't share unless it is with someone you trust
• Use a combination of letters, numbers, special characters
• If you have a hard time remembering, be sure to make note of the password and keep it in a safe place (DO NOT follow the picture's example)

Locking your computer

• Having the greatest and strongest password in the world doesn't do you any good if you don't log out or at least lock your computer after you leave it, even if you leave for a little while.
• If left unattended, someone could very easily change or uninstall important security measures to prevent further breach of security.

Scam prevention

• Don't hand out credit card information through emails or anything less than a secure page
• Research the site you are using
• For more Prevention Tips, go to http://www.ic3.gov/preventiontips.aspx

Haiku deck

• A fun little site that has allowed me to have access to many different photos with a click of a button
• I was even able to choose from the text already on the presentation to make sure the background had relevance to the information being presented

Bibliography

• http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0009-computer-security
• http://weill.cornell.edu/its/security/secure-computing/safeguard-your-data/...
• http://www.ic3.gov/preventiontips.aspx