Organizations like ESET North America receive over 100,000 threat samples every day. How is one supposed to stay ahead of the game and protect themselves and their organizations? The resources listed below are just a quick few things that you can learn about and become more protected both at work and home.
The cyber threat is no longer limited to your office network and work persona. Adversaries realize that targets are typically more vulnerable when operating from their home network since there is less rigor associated with the protection, monitoring, and maintenance of most home networks.
Agent Surefire: Breach Buster is an engaging cybersecurity adventure game for ages 13 and up. It is set in an office where a security breach has occurred and Agent Surefire has been engaged by the management to uncover the perpetrator. Along the way, in communicating with “The Central,” the agent finds out that the perpetrator just left the office and may be working with a notorious hacker on the outside named Cyrus.
Technology has continued to emerge at a rapid pace. As such, parents and educators alike are currently having difficulty determining proper boundaries for children’s digital life. Fortunately, open dialogue has increased awareness of the dangers and benefits of adolescent laptop use.
Cybercrime Pre-Assessment Quiz
Think you know your stuff? Take our Cybercrime Pre-Assessment Quiz before viewing the Securing Our eCity training presentation to determine your level of risk to cyber crime.
Topics include cybercriminals and what motivates them, 2009’s biggest threats, analysis of specific malware, a discussion of how cybercrime impacts business and effective ways to protect yourself, and your company.
Cybercrime Post-Assessment Quiz
Ready to put your new knowledge to the test? Take our Cybercrime Post-Assessment Quiz after viewing the Securing Our eCity training presentation to see if you’re ready to beat cyber criminals at their own game.
At Home Tips & Resources
A Parents’ Guide to Facebook
As a parent, how many times have you quietly questioned the number of Facebook “friends” your kids are now boasting about? How many do you think they really know and have met, face-to-face? We are pleased to share A Parents’ Guide to Facebook, produced by iKeepSafe.org and ConnectSafely.org. This informative guide is a must-read for parents with children of all ages.
Communicate your values – parents, be up front about your values and how they apply in an online context
Keep your family’s computer in a shared space – a mistaken “click” can result in trouble, be there for your kids
Consider monitoring tools if your kids are under 16
Ensure your security systems are always up-to-date
Provide a written IT policy for both teachers and students – it is best if this is enforced at a district level. This should encompass all digital devices (cell phones, computers, flash drives, etc.)
Incorporate cyber-space and cybersecurity curriculum into your classrooms – see resources
http://www.cyberbully411.org/ – provides resources for youth who have questions about or have been targeted by online harassment.
iSafe.org – provides internet safety curriculum for schools.
OnGuardOnline.gov – provides practical tips from federal government and technology community.
Bringing IT Home Crititcal Infrastructure for Small Businesses: Prepare, Prevent and Respond
Agent Surefire: Breach Buster is an engaging cybersecurity adventure game for ages 13 and up. It is set in an office where a security breach has occurred and Agent Surefire has been engaged by the management to uncover the perpetrator. Along the way, in communicating with “The Central,” the agent finds out that the perpetrator just left the office and may be working with a notorious hacker on the outside named Cyrus.
Have fun and learn as well!
Cybercrime Pre-Assessment Quiz
Think you know your stuff? Take our Cybercrime Pre-Assessment Quiz before viewing the Securing Our eCity training presentation to determine your level of risk to cyber crime.
Topics include cybercriminals and what motivates them, 2009’s biggest threats, analysis of specific malware, a discussion of how cybercrime impacts business and effective ways to protect yourself, and your company.
Cybercrime Post-Assessment Quiz
Ready to put your new knowledge to the test? Take our Cybercrime Post-Assessment Quiz after viewing the Securing Our eCity training presentation to see if you’re ready to beat cyber criminals at their own game.
Business – Tips and Resources for SMB and Enterprise
Cyber Security Sample Templates
As a small or medium size business we encourage you to ensure you have a cyber security and social media policy in place to help protect your organization. To assist you in the creation of your policies we are pleased to direct you to the SANS organization and their cyber security sample templates
Conduct a cybersecurity risk assessment – this link will take you to the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Teams’ site for Control Systems Security Program (CSSP)
Ensure your computer systems’ and security software are up-to-date – this includes operating systems “patches” as well as ensuring your anti-malware and firewall’s have the most current versions in place
Draft / Implement a cybersecurity / IT plan – include prevention, resolution and restitution, as well as off-site back up plans and social media access utilizing business equipment
Raise your staff and customers’ awareness on cybersecurity best practices – conduct a workshop for your staff and customers on the best cybersecurity practices and help them learn about pitfalls to avoid. Click on request a Securing Our eCity foundational workshop on this page
