This workshop presentation gives an overview of the existing threats to your computer security and privacy. I also cover many simple steps to protect yourself and your data from them.
Downloads
- Entire presentation as a PowerPoint PPT file
- Presentation handout as a PDF file
Outline
- Security on the Internet
- Why the Internet is inherently insecure
- SSL Sites
- Shopping Online
- Secure Internet Café Browsing
- About Plugins, ActiveX, and Downloads
- Security with Email
- Why Email is inherently insecure
- Best Practices
- Controlling & Avoiding Spam
- Phishing & Hoaxes
- Security on your Computer
- Viruses & Worms
- Spyware & Adware
- Best Practices
- A Couple More Tips
- Resources