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Computer Security

Computer Security. By Sierra Monif. “Access to information and entertainment, credit and financial services, products from every corner of the world — even to your work — is greater than ever.”. Protect Your. Protect personal information Know who you’re dealing with Use security software

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Computer Security

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  1. Computer Security By Sierra Monif

  2. “Access to information and entertainment, credit and financial services, products from every corner of the world — even to your work — is greater than ever.”

  3. Protect Your... • Protect personal information • Know who you’re dealing with • Use security software • Keep operating system and browsers up-to-date • Keep passwords safe and strong • Back up important files • Learn what to do in e-mergency

  4. Avoid criminals getting personal information by... • Not replying to messages asking for information • Not responding to peculiar messages • Ignoring all pop-ups about winning prizes

  5. Know Who You’re Dealing With • At unknown site, call seller’s phone number • Type site’s name into search engine to see reviews • Use software toolbar that rates and warns you about sites

  6. Use Security Software • Keep all software and firewall up-to-date • Ignore messages that are unfamiliar • Set security software to update automatically

  7. Keep Operating System and Web Browser Up-to-Date • Set all software to download/install security automatically • Disconnect computer if not using for a long time • Increase security by changing privacy settings

  8. Keep Passwords Safe and Strong • Make it tough by... • Using long passwords that include numbers or symbols • Avoid common words • Don’t use personal information • Change password regularly • Use different passwords for every account ***********

  9. Back Up Your Files • No software in completely secure • Copy all important files onto removable disk • Store all important files in a safe place

  10. Learn What to Do In E-mergency • If malware is lurking, stop all online activity with passwords • Confirm security is up-to-date • Call professional for help if still a problem • Write down your problem and problem

  11. Free Anti-virus Protection Spurs More Robust Options • Today, an estimated 40% to 60% PCs go unprotected • Consumers and Companies will spend $7.2 billion on anti-virus software this year

  12. Free Anti-virus Protection Spurs More Robust Options (cont.) • It’s important to know that multiple layers of protection are most likely preferred. • Generally, free programs lack important features.

  13. One Last Thing Click below for a quick lecture of how to stay safe online. Stay Safe Online!

  14. “Access to information and entertainment, credit and financial services, products from every corner of the world — even to your work — is greater than ever.”

  15. Citations OnGuard Online. Computer Security. [Online] http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/computer-security.aspx\ • LayoutSparks. Abstract. [Online] http://images2.layoutsparks.com/1/232651/joe-jonas-violet-abstract.jpg • USA TODAY. Free anti-virus protection spurs more robust options. [Online] 21, September, 2010. Back to MAIN POWERPOINT

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