The Basics

• Glossary to Internet Terms
  Confused about cookies? What to know what a blog is? Check here to find out!
• 10 Tips to Keep Your Computer Safe
  Ten quick ways to help keep your system healthy.
• Connecting Your New Computer to the Internet
  Tips for safely connecting a new (or newly upgraded) computer to the internet for the first time
• Email Scams - Recognizing and Avoiding
  An introduction to what email scams are, how they work, and how to avoid them
• Firewalls - Enabling the Built-in Windows or Mac OS-X Firewalls
  Both operating systems have a built in Firewall that if used, can provide a higher level of security for your computer.
• Phishing IQ Test
  How good are you at distinguishing between a 'real' email and a 'phishing' email? Take this online quiz and see.
• Securing Your Wireless Home Network
  Have a wireless home network and not sure if it's secure? These pages will quickly and easily ensure that you're protected.
• Securing Your Web Browser
  Configure your web browser for safer internet surfing
• Security Basics for Your Home Computer
  Examples, checklists, and a glossary for securing a home computer
• Security of the Internet
  An overview of internet security history, types of incidents, and more.
• Software License Agreements: Ignore at Your Own Risk
  An overview of the risks computer users may incur by blindly agreeing to terms contained in software licensing agreements
• Software Updates - Keeping Your Operating System and Anti-virus Software Current
  Anti-virus software and operating systems must be updated regularly to keep your computer in shape so it can help protect you from data loss and other potential risks.
• Spam Elimination- Tips and Tools
  What is Spam, and how to avoid it.
• Virus Basics
  An introduction to computer viruses, worms, and Trojans, and ways to avoid them.

Online Video Training for Home Use

 

• iLearn Online
  
• iSafe Virtual Training Academy

Cyber Security Videos

 

• 3 Things You Can Do to Prevent Spyware
• File Sharing Risks
• What You Should Know About Phishing Scams
• Defending Against Viruses and Worms
• Keeping Your Computer Up to Date
• Dealing With Spam E-mail
• Protecting Your Privacy and Personal Information Online
• The Risks of CyberSpace

What To Do If You're A Victim

 

• Kids Safety: Reporting Trouble
• Internet Fraud Complaint Center
• Federal Trade Commission's ID Theft Page

Groups Organized Against Cyber Crime

• Anti-Phishing Working Group
• Websense
• Internet Safety for Kids

Technical Information

• SearchSecurity.com
• US Dept. of Energy Cyber Security Website
• Spywareguide

 

 

Available Tools

• Lavasoft Ad-Aware (free)
• Windows Defender (free)
• Spybot Search & Destroy (free)
• Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (free)
• McAfee SiteAdvisor (free)
• McAfee FreeScan (free)
• McAfee Virus Protection
• Symantec Norton 2007