Cyber Security Tips & Tricks

1. Passwords Good • 8+ Characters • Special Characters • Numbers • Capital Letters Bad • Dates and birthdays • Names • Dictionary Words • Multiple accounts Helpful Links: www.onguardonline.gov ia.unm.edu staysafeonline.org http://www.us-cert.gov/ Cyber Security Tips & Tricks Remember To Backup Your Data Contact Info Center for Information Assurance Research and Education (CIARE) MSC05 30901 University of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM 87131 Phone: (505) 277-6471Fax: (505) 277-7108roma@unm.edu For more info visit ia.unm.edu

2. Identity Theft – Be careful! • Malware • Anti-Virus • Beware Email-Attachments • Firewalls = good • Social Engineering • Psychological Approaches • Be Careful opening links and and emails! • Check your URL and download sources • Is that really a trusted source? UPDATES!!! • Patches fix bugs and security vulnerabilities • Update virus definitions • Enhance system stability • The older, less up to date your system gets, the easier it becomes to be compromised P2P File Sharing • Risks • Malware • Virus • May jeopardize privacy • Use Reputable Security Software • Limit what you share • Talk to your family • Understand policy at work and school Building a Secure Website • Use input validation if users submit data • Use secure transfer protocol (SFTP) • Investigate your server configuration • Use Tools and Code Validators • Google Webmaster Tools • W3C Markup Validation Service