Instructional Technology & Design Office itd@support.lis.illinois.edu 217-244-4903 or 800-377-1892

Instructional Technology & Design Officeitd@support.lis.illinois.edu

217-244-4903 or 800-377-1892

Digital Security BasicsPresented by Mark Baldwin & Brianna Walker

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

Agenda

Malware Types and how to defend against

PhishingTips for secure web browsing

PasswordsExtensions/add-ons

Backups

MalwareSome common types:

VirusesWormsAdwareSpywareTrojans

Reasons behind an attack:Gather information Take control of a computer or networkCrash/break a computer or networkFor fun (or the “lulz”)

Malware ProtectionMost important for Windows users (although mobile devices are beginning to be targeted more frequently)There can be only oneMany great free options:

Microsoft Security EssentialsAVGAvast

Install updates as they comeRun it automatically, on a schedule if possible

PhishingWhat 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.

Secure Web Browsing: PasswordsStrong Passwords:

Don’t use dictionary words, pets’ names, birthdaysInclude caps, lowercase, numbers, and symbolsChange oftenAvoid having your browser save your password

Use different passwords for different sitesProtect all devices that connect to the internetUse a password manager (e.g. LastPass, KeyPass, 1Password)

Secure Web Browsing: Extensions

Browser add-ons/extensions:HTTPS EverywhereAdBlockGhostery

Be wary about, or avoid altogether, conducting sensitive business on public Wi-Fi (anything involving a financial transaction, for example)

Backups

If you encrypt them, make sure you don't lose the password (e.g. iOS devices)Physical

Hard drive (internal or external)DVD/CDFlashdrive

Cloud Dropbox, Google DriveCrashplan

Further Resources

Bookmark the following URL to review the some of the resources mentioned in this workshop at your leisure: http://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!