How Safe Are You Online, Really ?

This is a Great Video to illustrate what’s really going on behind the scenes.

it’s the 2009 award winner and we add our voices to congratulate the brilliant young producer – Nathan Krochmal, who came up with such a clever presentation.

This video works like a charm. Nathan Krochmal’s video submission for the 2009 Computer Security Awareness video contest was selected because He Grew Up on The Internet, Literally.

This is another great video that gives us a true look at the problem with Social networking. remember this is how many facts about you arisem in the strangest places – because you told them, and they tracked what you said elsewhere. database compilation is the hottest new hacker networking trend. it’s just like when you tweet your life to the world, literally. because they sell all your details to the highest bidder, and then that person resells them until they are no longer sellable due to saturation. yes saturation.

This is for all you Facebookers,

When you fill in the blanks, and add pictures;  you are only opening your life up to a whole lot of unnecessary scrutiny and possible fraud. Facebook was rated by PI’s as one of the top ways to investigate you and your network – without you knowing; but giving permission.  trust us, we know.

“Yes You Are Giving Them Permission – because You Told Them“

that’s the theme this month for Homeland Security. We think it’s a great time to measure your personal cyber security.  the way the internet is used these days constantly makes us each more vulnerable.

if we could take a few steps to insure our personal security, we’d all benefit alot more.  the website for Homeland Security has a list of tips and resources so we thought it would be a great time to add them to our treasure trove.

Even President Obama is Heeding the Call –

check these resources out – directly from the Homeland Security website -

Cybersecurity Resources

The Department partners with a number of cybersecurity organizations throughout the year to educate all citizens on the importance of implementing effective cybersecurity practices. These partnerships also make National Cybersecurity Awareness Month possible by uniting public and private sector efforts to secure cyberspace. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month materials and resources can be found at the following sites:

• The National Cyber Security Division outlines the Department’s strategic national cybersecurity objectives.
• The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) offers safety tips, incident reports, and the latest cyber alerts.
• The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) is a collaborative effort among experts in the security, non-profit, academic, and government fields to teach consumers, small businesses, and members of the education community about Internet security by providing free tips, checklists, and best practices for remaining safe while online.
• The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) comprises members of all 50 states, local governments, and U.S. territories and districts, and provides downloadable awareness materials including newsletters, posters, bookmarks, and briefings.
• The Federal Trade Commission’s OnGuard Online Web site provides practical tips and downloadable print and Web materials about how to avoid Internet fraud and how to protect personal information.

National Cyber Security Awareness Month

October marks the sixth annual National Cyber security Awareness Month sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security. The theme for National Cyber security Awareness Month 2009 is “Our Shared Responsibility” to reinforce the message that all computer users, not just industry and government, have a responsibility to practice good “cyber hygiene” and to protect themselves and their families at home, at work and at school.

Americans can follow a few simple steps to keep themselves safe online. By doing so, you will not only keep your personal assets and information secure but you will also help to improve the overall security of cyberspace.

It is Our Shared Responsibility to stay safe online.