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Education Material
- Agent Surefire: Breach Buster is an engaging cybersecurity adventure game for ages 13 and up. It is set in an office where a security breach has occurred and Agent Surefire has been engaged by the management to uncover the perpetrator. Along the way, in communicating with “The Central,” the agent finds out that the perpetrator just left the office and may be working with a notorious hacker on the outside named Cyrus.
Have fun and learn as well!
- Recently released from NSA are “best practices” for securing your home network.
The cyber threat is no longer limited to youroffice network and work persona. Adversaries realize that targets are typically more vulnerable when operating from their home network since there is less rigorassociated with the protection, monitoring, and maintenance of most home networks.
Click here to be connect directly and secure the .pdf file.
- Laptops For Kids
Technology has continued to emerge at a rapid pace. As such, parents and educators alike are currently having difficulty determining proper boundaries for children’s digital life. Fortunately, open dialogue has increased awareness of the dangers and benefits of adolescent laptop use.
- Cybercrime Pre-Assessment Quiz
Think you know your stuff? Take our Cybercrime Pre-Assessment Quiz before viewing the Securing Our eCity training presentation to determine your level of risk to cyber crime.
- Securing Our eCity Training Presentation
To learn more about how you can protect your home and business from Internet threats view our interactive tutorial.
Topics include cybercriminals and what motivates them, 2009’s biggest threats, analysis of specific malware, a discussion of how cybercrime impacts business and effective ways to protect yourself, and your company.
- Cybercrime Post-Assessment Quiz
Ready to put your new knowledge to the test? Take our Cybercrime Post-Assessment Quiz after viewing the Securing Our eCity training presentation to see if you’re ready to beat cyber criminals at their own game.
- Parents Guide to Facebook
As a parent, how many times have you quietly questioned the number of “friends” your kids are now touting that they have on Facebook? How may do you think they really know and have met, face-to-face? We are pleased to share A Parents’ Guide to Facebook, produced by ikeepsafe.org and connectsafely. This is an informative book for parents with children of all ages and, maybe, even for yourself!
At Home Tips & Resources
- Communicate your values – parents, be up front about your values and how they apply in an online context
- Keep your family’s computer in a shared space – a mistaken “click” can result in trouble, be there for your kids.
- Consider monitoring tools if your kids are under 16
- The FTC provides a free book, NET CETERA – Chatting with Kids About Being Online
White Papers
 “Cybersecurity Review: Background, threatscape, best-practices and resources,” by Jeff Debrosse
“Social Engineering” by Cristian Borghello, translated by Chris Mandarano
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Education Material
- Agent Surefire: Breach Buster is an engaging cybersecurity adventure game for ages 13 and up. It is set in an office where a security breach has occurred and Agent Surefire has been engaged by the management to uncover the perpetrator. Along the way, in communicating with “The Central,” the agent finds out that the perpetrator just left the office and may be working with a notorious hacker on the outside named Cyrus.
Have fun and learn as well!
- Cybercrime Pre-Assessment Quiz
Think you know your stuff? Take our Cybercrime Pre-Assessment Quiz before viewing the Securing Our eCity training presentation to determine your level of risk to cyber crime.
- Securing Our eCity Training Presentation
To learn more about how you can protect your home and business from Internet threats view our interactive tutorial.
Topics include cybercriminals and what motivates them, 2009’s biggest threats, analysis of specific malware, a discussion of how cybercrime impacts business and effective ways to protect yourself, and your company.
- Cybercrime Post-Assessment Quiz
Ready to put your new knowledge to the test? Take our Cybercrime Post-Assessment Quiz after viewing the Securing Our eCity training presentation to see if you’re ready to beat cyber criminals at their own game.
Business – Tips & Resources
Business – Tips and Resources for SMB and Enterprise
- Cyber Security Sample Templates
As a small or medium size business we encourage you ensure you have a cyber security and social media policy in place to help protect your organization. To assist you in the creation of your policies we are pleased to direct you to the SANS organization and their cyber security sample templates.
- Conduct a cybersecurity risk assessment – this link will take you to the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Teams’ site for Control Systems Security Program (CSSP)
- Ensure your computer systems’ and security software are up to date – this includes operating systems “patches” as well as ensuring your anti-malware and firewall’s have the most current versions in place
- Draft / Implement an cybersecurity / IT plan – include prevention, resolution and restitution, as well as off-site back up plans and social media access utilizing business equipment
- Raise your staff and customers’ awareness on cybersecurity best practices – conduct a workshop for your staff and customers on the best cybersecurity practices and help them learn about pitfalls to avoid. Click on request a Securing Our eCity foundational workshop on this page
White Papers
“Cybersecurity Review: Background, threatscape, best-practices and resources,” by Jeff Debrosse
“Endpoint Security: Proactive Solutions for Networkwide Platforms,” by Andrew J. Hanson, Brian E. Burke and Gerry Pintal, IDC #216642
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