Cyber-Security Awareness
Published by: The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC)
Information is a critical asset. Therefore, it must be protected from unauthorized modification, destruction and disclosure. This page describes information security concepts and defines steps required to properly safeguard information. It is the responsibility of everyone- - each employee and home user - to become familiar with good security principles and to follow the information protection tips.
User IDs and Passwords
Your user ID is your identification, and it’s what links you to your actions on the system. Your password authenticates your user ID. Protect your ID and password. Remember, generally, you are responsible for actions taken with your ID and password. Follow the link to access best practices.
Home Computer Protection
Properly safeguarding your personal computer (PC) is one of the most important ways of protecting your information from corruption or loss.
Protecting Your Information
During an emergency or disruption, critical information - - the information necessary to run your organization’s systems, record activities or satisfy legal and/or business requirements—- may be damaged. The best way to protect information is to copy it and store it in a secure location.
Possible Symptoms of a Compromised Computer
Firewalls
Any machine connecting to the Internet should utilize a firewall. Select this link to learn more.
Malicious Code Protection
Malicious code can take forms such as a virus, worm or Trojan. It can hide behind an infected web page or disguise itself in a downloadable game, screen saver or email attachment.
Mobile Computing Security
Computers are now accessible via a variety of means. A person can even download data from the Internet to a cell phone. While convenient and fun to use, some good practices will help protect your information.
Social Engineering and Phishing
Learn how to recognize these two scams.
Patching
Security Breaches
Security breaches can take several forms. The best defense against security breaches are conscientious and alert users. You are the most important person for early detection and prevention.
