Additional Awareness Resources 2010

3Delta Systems
White Paper: Solving the Security Risk of Credit Card Data Breaches
3Delta Systems offers merchants a variety of fully hosted Internet-based payment systems that provide Level-3 line-item detail. Their recently published white paper explores the business risks of storing customer payment data on internal systems and steps you can take now to keep your customers' information safe.

Anti-Malvertising.org
About Malvertising
Anti-Malvertising.org seeks to educate consumers about malicious software and advertising online. This section of the site breaks down the meaning of “malware” and “malvertising.”
Tips for Everyone
Following these steps will help protect your computer and personal information from malware threats.
If You Suspect Malware is on Your Computer
Learn what behaviors are signs that your computer may be infected with malware, and how to remove it.

Anti-Phishing Phil
Developed by Carnegie Mellon University CyLab and Wombat Security Technologies, Anti-Phishing Phil is an interactive game that teaches users how to identify phishing URLs, where to look for cues in web browsers, and how to use search engines to find legitimate sites.

Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG)
APWG Resources on Phishing
This resources page offers several technical whitepapers and briefings from APWG sponsors.
Phishing Education Landing Page Program
The Phishing Education Landing Page Program seeks to instruct consumers on online safety at the "most teachable moment": when they have just clicked on a link in a phishing communication.
Report Phishing
The APWG provides a safe place to report potential phishing sites.
APWG/NCSA Online Consumer Security and Safety Messaging Convention
Learn more about the APWG/NCSA Consumer Messaging Working Group. Their mission is to craft and propagate a cybersecurity message that can be used by everyone.

Anti-Spyware Coalition (ASC)
Documents
The Anti-Spyware Coalition is a group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies. Composed of anti-spyware software companies, academics, and consumer groups, the ASC seeks to bring together a diverse array of perspectives on the problem of controlling spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.

Business Software Alliance (BSA)
Play It Cyber Safe
Play It Cyber Safe, a program of the Business Software Alliance, seeks to educate kids, parents, and teachers on cybercrime and how to use the Internet responsibly.
Tools for Employers
These tools will help businesses implement an effective software asset management policy within their organization.
Tools for Everyone
These resources and tools are designed to protect users from the dangers of software and ensure software compliance.
Tools for Government
CIOs and government agencies will find BSA’s Government Guide to Software Management helpful.
Tools for IT Managers
These resources are useful for IT Managers looking to enforce a solid software asset management process.
Cyber Security, Online Confidence and Trust
This section of BSA’s site details specific policy actions that are needed to foster a vibrant online marketplace where citizens and businesses can use information tools with confidence and trust.

Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use
Professional Resources
The CSRIU now provides video presentations for teacher professional development in the area of cybersecurity.
Cyberbully Resources
This area of the CSRIU’s site provides links to articles and other resources related to cyberbullying.

CIO Talk Radio Show
Schedule
Archives
CIO Talk Radio is an Internet radio talk show, broadcast live every Wednesday at 9:00 AM Central, about how technology has changed and is changing the way we live our lives as well as do business.

Cisco
Cyberspace Action for Education Campaign
Cisco’s Cyberspace Action for Education provides resources about online safety for families and educators.
Tween Cyber Safety
Cisco’s Tween Cyber Safety page gives kids tips on a variety of Internet safety topics, such as cyberbullying, remembering passwords, and determining which sites are safe.
Teen Cyber Safety
Cisco’s Teen Cyber Safety page gives teenagers tips on a variety of Internet safety topics, such as sexting, privacy settings, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.
The Realm – Cartoon Series
Cisco’s “The Realm” is a cartoon series depicting superheroes that battle cybercrime, malware and other online dangers.
Keeping Yourself and Your Family Safe Online
The document gives tips on how to approach the topic of online safety with your children, preteens, and teenagers.

Consortium of School Networking (CoSN)
2010 Horizon Report and Toolkit
The 2010 Horizon Report is a collaboration between the New Media Consortium and CoSN. This annual report provides a rich set of topics, examples, and resources for use in considering new technologies that hold strong promise for K-12 institutions in the US and globally.
Ed Tech Action Network
ETAN provides a forum for educators and others to engage in the political process and project a unified voice in support of a common cause – improving teaching and learning through the systemic use of technology.
Web 2.0 in Schools: Policy and Leadership
With Web 2.0 in Schools, CoSN seeks to develop and disseminate information about Web 2.0 tools and how they provide powerful learning resources for our children.

CSC
CSC Cybersecurity
Here, you’ll find CSC’s full lifecycle cyber solutions that leverage our vast experience in the private and public sectors.
CSC Cyber Resources
This area of the site provides links to numerous CSC resources, new, and downloads.

CyberSmart!
CyberSmart Curriculum
CyberSmart! fosters 21st century skills to increase student engagement and prepare students to achieve in today's digital society. CyberSmart! Online Workshops give educators a hands-on experience in 21st century skills to meet the learning needs of today’s students.
Online Workshops
CyberSmart! Online Workshops, facilitated professional development, gives educators a hands-on experience in the 21st century skills – the new basic skills – to meet the learning needs of today’s students.
Free Educator Toolbar
This free toolbar provides quick and easy access to cybersecurity information that educators want, such as K-12 curriculum, library resources, and Web 2.0 tools.

Department of Homeland Security
National Cyber Security Division
The National Cyber Security Division (NCSD) works collaboratively with public, private and international entities to secure cyberspace and America’s cyber assets.
Cybersecurity: Our Shared Responsibility
This area of the DHS site provides very useful information about their National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign Challenge, National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and how everyone can contribute to cybersecurity awareness.

EDUCAUSE
Cybersecurity Resources: Publications, Presentations, Podcasts & Blogs
Here, EDUCAUSE has provided easy access to their numerous publications, presentations, podcasts, and blogs on cybersecurity.
EDUCAUSE Main Security Page
This page is intended to be a focal point of information and resources on cybersecurity for the higher education community.

EMC Corporation
EMC Main Security Page
EMC Corporation provides technologies and tools to help other organizations protect valuable information. With information infrastructure services, software, and other services, EMC has been a leader in security for 30 years.
RSA
RSA, the Security Division of EMC, is the premier provider of security solutions for business acceleration.
RSA Conference
Throughout its 19 year history, the RSA Conference has consistently attracted the world’s best and brightest in the field, creating opportunities for conference attendees to learn about IT security’s most important issues.
RSA Online Fraud Resource Center
The RSA Online Fraud Resource Center provides information and expertise on the latest threats and trends in online fraud including that supplied by the RSA Anti-Fraud Command Center.
Maintain My Privacy
Maintain My Privacy provides online safety tips as well as links to surveys, research, blogs, and other cybersecurity organizations.

ESET
Securing Our eCity Resources
Securing Our eCity is an initiative of ESET, an IT security company that produces anti-virus, anti-spyware, and other anti-malware software. Securing our e-City is coalition of stakeholders including consumer advocates, business owners, and governmental agencies to educate and protect the public against cybercrime. ESET hopes to accomplish this goal through educational programs, the deployment of modern security technologies and solutions, and coordination of the legislative and law enforcement agencies.

Facebook
Facebook Security: What To Do
Learn what to do if your Facebook account has been taken over and used to send spam.
Facebook Security: Threats
Learn which Facebook security threats are out there and what you can do about them.
Facebook Security: Tips
Learn some basic online security tips to protect your accounts and your computer.
Safety Center
Facebook’s Safety Center provides a place for educators, law enforcers, parents, and teens to learn how to use Facebook securely.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Net Cetera (Online Safety Guide for Parents)
Net Cetera is an FTC-developed guide that advises parents on how to discuss online safety with children of all ages. Topics include online socialization and communication, mobile phones, protecting your computer from malware, and setting up parental controls.
OnGuard Online (Safety Tips from the Government)
OnGuardOnline is the FTC’s main consumer facing website to educate everyone on staying safe and secure online.
YouAreHere (Resources for Kids, Parents, and Teachers)
YouAreHere is a site owned and operated by the Federal Trade Commission. Set in a virtual mall, it provides a series of interactive games concerning advertising targeted at kids and how they can determine which ads are misleading.
Admongo
Admongo is a campaign by the FTC. The goal is to educate kids ages 8 to 12 about advertising so they can become more discerning consumers of information.

Generation YES
Free Resources from GenYES
Generation YES programs teach and empower students to solve technology problems in their schools and communities. Their K-12 education resources include white papers, how-to guides, research summaries, presentation, handouts, slideshows, and videos.
Curriculum
The GenYES Curriculum provides the activities and all necessary resources to start GenYES in a school. Each unit contains multiple activities designed to assist a teacher as they run a GenYES class or club.
Scheduling GenYES
GenYES is designed to be both comprehensive and flexible. This page will help you schedule a GenYES class or club at your school.
TechYES - Project-based Technology Literacy Assessment and Curriculum
TechYES is an innovative way for schools and community organizations to offer a technology certification program to students in grades 6-9. Students show technology literacy by creating projects that meet state and local technology proficiency requirements.

GetGameSmart
Family Tools
This section of GetGameSmart's site provides a series of tools to help your family make a stronger commitment to keep video game, TV, and Internet use both safer and more balanced.
Helpful Hints for Parents
Here you'll find tips for helping your children make smart choices about what they play, watch, and browse. You can decide which topic areas to start with depending on your interests and your child's age.
Just For Kids
GetGameSmart’s Just For Kids provides gaming safety tips and a quiz for parents and kids to take together.

Google
Official Google Blog
The Official Google Blog provides insights from Google employees into their products, technology, and Google culture. They also offer helpful suggestions on how to make the most of your online experiences.
YouTube Security Channel
Subscribe to Google’s YouTube Security Channel to stay updated on the latest trends in cybersecurity.

IC3 (Internet Crime Complaint Center)
IC3 is is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). IC3's mission is to serve as a vehicle to receive, develop, and refer criminal complaints regarding the rapidly expanding arena of cyber crime.

Internet Theft Assistance Center (ITAC)
Detecting Fraud and ID Theft
This area of ITAC’s site offers invaluable tips on how to recognize fraud and identity theft.
Protecting Yourself
This page offers tips on scams, phishing, and security software.
Remedying Fraud and Identity Theft
Learn what to do if you are a victim of online fraud or identity theft.
Resolving Credit Problems
Here, you’ll learn how to correct the damage done by identity thieves.
For Small Businesses
Learn how small businesses are targeted for online fraud, and what you as a small business owner can do to lessen your risk.

Internet Keep Safe Coaltition (iKeepSafe)
Parent Resource Center
This page provides links to iKeepSafe's videos & tutorials, family fun lessons, D.A.R.E. Activity Center, and Online Safety Digest.
Family Fun Lessons
The following lessons are designed for use in a family setting and will help you teach your children in a fun, non-threatening way.
D.A.R.E. Activity Center
D.A.R.E. America and iKeepSafe have teamed up to create 14 simple activities that teach important internet safety principles to children (ages 4-10).
Educational Materials
Here, teachers can find educational worksheets and coloring books to use in their cybersecurity lessons.
For Kids
In Faux Paw’s Fun Zone, kids can play games, print handouts, watch videos, and download screensavers and wallpapers.

(ISC)² (International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium)
Industry Resource page
(ISC)² is the global, not-for-profit leader in educating and certifying information security professionals throughout their careers.
Cyber Exchange
This site houses cybersecurity awareness materials such as posters, presentations, and fliers. All materials are available to the public for downloading at no cost.

i-SAFE
Fun for kids and teens
Welcome to X-BLOCK, the place for students to hang out, learn about cyber safety and share their online experiences with others.
i-LEARN Online Program
i-SAFE’s easy-to-use training is available online through a series of video modules. Learn about i-SAFE’s core topics and become certified to train others.
Educators
Here, educators can learn more on how to become an i-SAFE Certified Trainer.

JustAskGemalto.com
JustAskGemalto.com is run by Gemalto, a company that provides products and services for telecommunications, financial services, e-government, identity and access management, multimedia content, digital rights management, IT security, many other applications. JustAskGemalto.com is devoted to answering questions about digital services and security technologies. They provide the latest technology news, how-to videos, and links to related sites.

LOOKBOTHWAYS, Inc.
Learn Safety
Here, you’ll find straightforward practical advice on a variety of topics related to Internet safety.
Publications
This page provides links to books and brochures about cybersecurity and online safety.
Spot the Scam
This page lists the top ten ways to avoid spam scams.

Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group (MAAWG)
Published Documents
These best practices and white papers represent the cooperative efforts of MAAWG members to provide the industry with recommendations and background information to improve messaging security and protect users.
Information for Consumers
Learn where to report spam, phishing, and fraudulent emails.

McAfee
10-Step Internet Safety Plan for Your Family
McAfee’s 10-Step Internet Safety Plan for Your Family gives parents tips and tools on keeping their kids, tweens, and teens safe and secure online.
A Parent's Guide to Social Networking
A Parent's Guide to Social Networking provides parents with five lessons on how to be sure their kids are safe when they socialize online.
Identity Theft Risk Assessment Tool
The McAfee Identity Theft Risk Assessment Tool will help you recognize and take simple steps to remedy aspects of your online and offline environment and behavior that are putting you at risk for identity theft.
McAfee Cybercrime Response Unit
The McAfee Cybercrime Response Unit is an online help center designed to assist victims of computer crime and provide information on how to avoid becoming a victim.
Shop Online With Confidence
McAfee's Shop Online With Confidence offers consumers a solid list of what (and what not) to do when making a purchase online.
What You Need to Know to Avoid Identity Theft
An e-guide that discusses the possible risks to your identity and how you can protect yourself. We give you valuable tips on how to keep your information safe and tell you what to do if your identity is stolen or at risk.
Identity Theft Video Spoofs
A series of 3 short videos that show how one family reacts when their identities take a walk on the wild side.
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Identity Theft Microsite
Everything you wanted to know about identity theft.
Consumer Threat Alerts
Blog with email sign up that provides updates to consumer about threats so they can stay ahead of the cyberscammers, and keep their PC and personal information safe.
Secret Lives of Teens
Report based on research from over 1,000 US. Teens and tweens that explore what they are doing online that their parents don’t know about.

Microsoft
Online Safety
Microsoft's Online Safety page offers tools and how tos in order to keep your family, yourself, and your computer protected.
Consumer blog – “Security Tips and Talk”
This blog is hosted by Microsoft and offers guidance on how to better protect your computer, laptop, PDA, smartphones, or other mobile device from spyware, pop-ups, or viruses. They discuss identity theft, spam, and phishing attacks, will alert you when Microsoft has issued security updates.
Online Forum – “Security at Home Dicussion Group”
This forum allows Microsoft users to ask and answer questions about their technology products.
Security Intelligence Report
The Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) provides an in-depth perspective on the changing threat landscape including software vulnerability disclosures and exploits, malicious software (malware), and potentially unwanted software.
Worldwide Computer Security Information
The page lets you choose your country of residence and then presents online safety tips in your language.

Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center
Cyber Security Awareness resources
The MS-ISAC, a collaboration of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, local governments, and U.S. Territories, provides a central resource for gathering information on cyber threats to critical infrastructure from the states and providing two-way sharing of information for businesses includes cyber security guides, toolkits, newsletters, and a training video.

MySpace
General MySpace Safety Tips
This page provides some common sense guidelines that you should follow when using MySpace.
Tips for Teens
Tips for MySpace’s teen users
Tips for Parents
Tips for parents of MySpace users
Mobile Safety Tips
Tips for using MySpace on your mobile device
Safety Settings
Learn how to make use of MySpace’s safety features and settings to protect yourself from unwanted contact and allow control over the privacy of personal profiles.

NetSmartz
Safety Presentations for Parents, Teachers and Teens
NetSmartz offers free, multimedia Internet safety presentations tailored for specific audiences – parents and communities, tweens, teens, and younger children.
Safety Tips for Parents, Teachers and Teens
NetSmartz has a list of teen online safety tips for both home and school.
Online & Offline Activities for Kids
Here you’ll find both online and offline activities broken down for specific age groups (Grades K-2, Grades 3-4, Grades 5-6, and Middle and High School).
Safety Pledges
NetSmartz offers Primary, Intermediate, and Middle & High School pledges that can help provide clear guidelines for safer Internet use.
Net Smartz Teens
Tweens can watch animations that combine humor-filled banter with practical safety tips about Internet issues such as social networking and cyberbullying.
NetSmartz Kids
Here, kids can learn about Internet safety through engaging songs, games, activities, videos, and free downloads.

NYS Office of Cyber Security Critical Instrastructure Coordination (NYS-CSCIC)
Cyber Security Corner: Videos, Newsletters, Tips, and Awareness Toolkit
Watch information videos on protecting your computer, your information, and your family. You’ll also find templates for posters, calendars, bookmarks, and other educational materials.

PointSmartClickSafe
"Control, Education, Choice" Guide for Parents
PointSmartClickSafe.org, part of Cable Puts You in Control, is an initiative of the cable industry to educate parents about online safety and appropriate use of the Internet by their children. Their “Control, Education, Choice” guidebook teaches parents how to keep their family safe on the Web.

Project Tomorrow
Speak Up Lesson Plans
Project Tomorrow is an education-based non-profit organization. Their lesson plans encourage students to reflect on their use of technology both in and out of school, and how they learn math, science, and 21st century skills.
Speak Up 2009 National Findings
Read the results for Project Tomorrow’s 2009 Speak Up National Research Project, a study that gives a realistic view on how technology is currently being used (or not) to drive student achievement, teacher effectiveness, and overall educational productivity.

SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation)
Cyber Situational Awareness
SAIC works to provide solutions that help drastically reduce your exposure to cyber threats.
CyberNEXS Cyber Defense Training
SAIC’s cyber training, certification, and exercise model helps cybersecurity professionals protect critical data assets.
Cyber Cup Competition
San Diego’s Cyber Cup Competition invites all San Diego high school students to participate in this three-phase cyber defense competition series.
“Building A Cyber Supply Chain Assurance Reference Model”
Download this free report to help you understand how fusing the cybersecurity and supply chain risk management fields can result in better command and control over critical information infrastructure.
Information Assurance Training
These courses are accredited to meet the requirements contained in the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) national training standard for system administrators, advanced level.
Accreditation and Testing Services
SAIC is accredited to provide required IT security evaluation and testing services for commercial companies and the DoD.
CloudShield
CloudShield, an SAIC company, was founded with the goal of addressing the central challenges facing carrier-class network operators, such as securing network infrastructure and reducing capital and operating expenditures.

StopBadware.org
What is Badware?
Learn the basics about badware, what it’s used for, how to prevent it from infecting your computer, and how you can remove it.

Symantec
Family Resources
Symantec’s Family Resource page provides Internet safety tips, a family online safety guide, and information on cyberbullying and cybercrime.
Family Safety Blog
The Family Safety Blog is run by Marian Merritt, the Internet Safety Advocate for Symantec. It provides invaluable information about a range of cybersecurity topics.
OnlineFamily.Norton
OnlineFamily.Norton is a subscription program that plugs you into your child’s online life. This program gives you information such as what sites your child visits, how long they are online, who they’re talking to, and what information they’re sharing with others.
Viruses & Risks
Learn about the risks and prevention techniques associated with email, Web activities, instant messaging, and file sharing.

TEEX Domestic Preparedness Campus
TEEX Domestic Preparedness Campus, formerly known as ACT Online, offers training programs in basic cybersecurity. These classes also serve as pre-requisites for Advanced Training that the National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center (NERRTC) provides in your jurisdiction.

US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team)
Established in 2003, US-CERT is a partnership between the Department of Homeland Security and the public and private sectors. US-CERT provides a way for citizens, businesses, and other institutions to communicate and to coordinate directly with the United States government about cyber security.
Cyber Security Tips
Review these tips to educate yourself on a variety of online safety topics, including safe passwords, security software, cyberbullies, phishing, spam, social networking, mobile devices, and safe browsing.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation, representing 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations. More than 96% of U.S. Chamber members are small businesses with 100 employees or fewer.

Web Wise Kids
Resources for kids
Web Wise Kids is a unique organization that offers fun, challenging and interactive simulations based on real-life criminal cases.
Programs
Web Wise Kids’ Programs are a hands-on, minds-on approach to cybersecurity learning – no lectures. These programs offer challenging and realistic computerized games that have been specially designed to reach young people with the information they need to use the Internet safely.

WiredSafety
Stop Cyberbullying
This page deals specifically with the topic of cyberbullying - what is is, how it works, why it happens, and what you can do if it happens to you.
About Online Predators
This page offers great information on online predators, such as how to tell if your child is at risk and what to do if they have already been victimized.
Cybercime: What, Where, and How to Report
Use this page to learn what cyberabuse is and where to report it.
Online Safety: Basic Tips
Here, you’ll learn basic tips about instant messaging, email, personal information, downloading music, and online dating.
Teen Angels
Teenangels are a group of thirteen to eighteen year old volunteers that have been specially trained in all aspects of online safety, privacy and security. After completion of the required training, the Teenangels run unique programs in schools to spread the word about responsible and safe surfing to other teens and younger kids, parents, and teachers.
Tween Angels
An offshoot of WiredSafety’s award-winning teen cybersafety expert group, Teenangels, Tweenangels gets students aged seven to twelve involved. Trained by Parry Aftab and other leading experts, they learn all about cybersafety, safe gaming, cell phones, privacy, cyberbullying and being safe and responsible online. Then, they teach others – parents, students, the media, government leaders and the industry.

Yahoo!
Yahoo! Safely
Yahoo!’s online child safety site helps inform parents, students and teachers about online safety through timely videos, simple strategies, and advice from nonprofit safety experts. 
Teaching Children About Online Risks 
Yahoo! Kids, Yahoo!’s website catered to children, provides parents with online safety information and tools to help keep children safe online.