Information Security

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Question What do you think Information Security is?

What is Information Security? Information Security is: –To protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets –It includes the systems and hardware that use, store, and transmit the information

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Information Security in the News Snowden NSA Leaks –Who: Edward Snowden –When: May 2013 –What: Espionage Target Data Breach –Who: Unknown –When: December 2013 –What: Unauthorized access to credit/debit card information

Why is Information Security Important? Usage of computer/technology to store and transmit information Increase of cybercrimes –Hacking Securing private information Daily use of technology and information systems

How Does this Pertain to You? Private information –Personal information Daily use of technology –Computers/smart phones/tablets Social networking –Facebook –Twitter –Instagram –And more!

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What is Personal Information? Personal information –Date of birth –Social security number –Passwords –Pin numbers –Addresses –Bank information –Answers to security questions Mother’s maiden name, place of birth, etc.

Question How can you protect your personal information on social networking sites?

Protecting Your Information Protecting your information –Privacy settings exist for a reason Know how to secure information you don’t want public (i.e. pictures, personal info, school/work info, etc.) Sensitive information on secure websites only

Question Even though your privacy settings are properly set, what do you still have to be careful of on social networking sites?

Privacy Settings are Properly Set but… Privacy settings are set but you still have to be careful… –Who are your friends? Do you know them? Catfish –Are your Friends/Followers really who they say they are?

Social Networking Sites Accessing information is easy Friending/following people Information on social networking sites are searchable on search engines

Social Networking Safety Don’t give out personal information Know what you’ve posted about yourself Location updates Be selective about who you accept as friends/followers Assume everything you post is PERMANENT Be careful about installing extras

Webcams Miss Teen USA 2013 Laptop webcam hacked by former classmate Hacker had as many as 150 “slave computers” Began threatening victims

How Does it Work? RATs: Remote Administration Tools –Hackers can remotely access a person’s computer without the owner knowing –The camera light will not always be on!

Question How can you make sure that no one watches you on your webcam?

Choosing Strong Passwords If your password is in the dictionary, it’s pretty much useless! –Dictionary attacks utilize software that scan a dictionary until the password is cracked A strong password consists of –At least 8 characters –Upper and lowercase letters –Numbers –Special characters ($, etc.) –Password Generators, password crackingPassword Generatorspassword cracking If a hacker can’t crack your password within a few seconds or minutes, they will likely move on!

Question What are the four components of a strong password?

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Security-Related Careers Security Crime Investigator/Forensics Expert –Figure out how systems were hacked System, Network, or Web Penetration Tester –Find vulnerabilities and test them (aka legal hacking!) Federal government Security services Healthcare Banks Pretty much anywhere!

Technology Degrees Information Assurance Management Information Systems Management of Technology Computer Science Computer Engineering Cybersecurity

Question Name two industries that hire people with security-related degrees

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