Become a Digital Citizen Be SAFE (Secure Access For Everyone)!

1. Become a Digital Citizen Be SAFE (Secure Access For Everyone)! Calcasieu Parish Public School System

2. What is CyberSafety? • CyberSafety is a common term used to describe a set of practices, measures and/or actions to protect personal information and your computer from attacks. • CyberSafety is simply being safe online! You must know about… • CyberSafety Threats! • CyberSafety Tips! • CyberSafety Action Steps!

3. CyberSafety Threats(to you) Cyberbullies File-share Abuse Disturbing Content Invasion of Privacy Online Predators www.microsoft.com/protect

4. CyberSafety Threats(to your computer) Identity Theft Phishing Hoaxes Spam www.microsoft.com/protect

5. CyberSafety Threats(to computer security) Viruses/Worms Trojans Spyware www.microsoft.com/protect

6. CyberSafety Tips While CPSB has security in place, you need to be vigilant when receiving emails and going online just as you would with regular mail or door-to-door sales in real life. Consider the tips on the following slides.

7. Be CyberSafe! • Use proper netiquette and be a good digital citizen. • Remember the AUP! Netiquette :)

8. Never Give Out Personal Information Make sure to NEVER give out your name, email, home address, phone number, account numbers, Social Security number, CPSB Student ID, picture or any other personal information about you, your family, or your friends.

9. Think B4 U Post Internet privacy is an illusion. Don’t post what you don’t want the entire world to see! Communicate respectfully online (chatrooms, blogs, networking sites, instant messaging (IM), etc.) Once it is online, it will always be there somewhere, even if you delete it.

10. Think B4 U Click • Be cautious with email attachments and links. • Never open an email attachment from someone you don't know. For that matter, be very cautious when opening an email attachment from people you DO know, unless you know exactly what the attachment contains. www.microsoft.com/protect

11. Be Careful of Downloads • Do not download and install software without permission. • Once permitted, only download from known or trusted websites. • Read privacy statements.

12. Use the Red “X” to Close Pop-ups • Always use the red “X” in the corner of a pop-up screen. • Never click “yes,” “accept,” or even “cancel,” because it could be a trick that installs software on your computer. www.microsoft.com/protect

13. CyberSafety Action Steps • Be a good digital citizen by following the suggested CyberSafety tips. • Create smart passwords and NEVER share. • Always log out of CPSB computers. • Report inappropriate sites to teacher or other trusted adult. • Report to teacher or other trusted adult any harassment or intimidation online or in email; that is cyberbullying. • Follow the CPSB Acceptable Use Policy(AUP). • Be CyberSafe!

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