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DayZero: Cybersecurity Law and Policy

DayZero dives deep in cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and the crime, espionage, and warfare taking place on networked computers. We look at legislation, practice, and litigation over how to keep our networks and critical infrastructure secure; new and emerging threats and how the policy process responds to them; the relationship between cybersecurity other security goods; and cybersecurity in American relations with foreign adversaries and allies.

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Protecting Against Ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malware threat actors use to infect computers and encrypt computer files until a ransom is paid. If the threat actor’s ransom demands are not met, the files or encrypted data will usually remain encrypted and unavailable to the victim.

Articles / CyberSecurity

Home Network Security

Word to the Wise: A router comes configured with many vendor default settings. Many of these settings are public knowledge and make your router susceptible to attacks. Remember to change your router default log-in password during your initial setup!

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Before You Connect a New Computer to the Internet

Computers are an essential part of our everyday lives. It’s important to properly configure your home or work computer before connecting it to the internet to keep it, and your information, secure.

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Cybersecurity for Electronic Devices

“Actually, the issue is not that cybersecurity extends beyond computers; it is that computers extend beyond traditional laptops and desktops. Many electronic devices are computers—from cell phones and tablets to video games and car navigation systems.”

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Securing the Internet of Things

“Internet of Things: One way to look at it — Smart Home, Smart Assistant, Smart City, Smart Car, Smart Device — anything “Smart.”” CISA Security Tip – Securing the Internet of Things DHS, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA Security …

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Proper Disposal of Electronic Devices

“While environmental considerations are important, this is about your Data! The cell phone may be old and worthless to you, but your contact list and whatever else you have on your phone has value to criminals.”
—WWD Webmaster

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Krebs’s 3 Basic Rules for Online Safety

“Yes, I realize that’s an ambitious title for a blog post about staying secure online, but there are a handful of basic security principles that — if followed religiously — can blunt the majority of malicious threats out there today.”

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Security Event Primer – Malware

“While this is beyond the scope of the average daily home-user, it nonetheless provides good information about what you can do to minimize your chances of your computer becoming infected. You can benefit from it even if you don’t understand everything in it.”
—WWD Webmaster

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Protecting Against Malicious Code

“Threats to your computer will continue to evolve. Although you cannot eliminate every hazard, by using caution, installing and using antivirus software, and following other simple security practices, you can significantly reduce your risk and strengthen your protection against malicious code.”

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Keeping Children Safe Online

“Children present unique security risks when they use a computer—not only do you have to keep them safe, you have to protect the data on your computer. By taking some simple steps, you can dramatically reduce the threats. ”

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Reporting Cyber Incidents, Phishing, Malware or Vulnerabilities

How to report online criminal activity including incidents, phishing attempts, malware, and vulnerabilities to federal United States agencies.

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Cyber Safety for Students

“Children present unique security risks when they use a computer—not only do you have to keep them safe, you have to protect the data on your computer. By taking some simple steps, you can dramatically reduce the threats. ”

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Privacy and Mobile Device Apps

“Mobile apps may gather information from your mobile device for legitimate purposes, but these tools may also put your privacy at risk. Protect your data by being smart with the apps you install and reviewing the permissions each app has.”

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Essential Eight Explained

“There are an overwhelming number of cyber security strategies published that tailor to all sorts of infrastructures, market categories and cyber threats. The ACSC has compiled a list of mitigation strategies that organisations can use as starting points to improve …

CyberSecurity / Books, Reports, Films & Images

Mindf*ck: Cambridge Analytica and the Plot to Break America

For the first time, the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower tells the inside story of the data mining and psychological manipulation behind the election of Donald Trump and the Brexit referendum, connecting Facebook, WikiLeaks, Russian intelligence, and international hackers.

- WSU Resources / Weather | Snow | Utah

Utah Avalanche Center – Tutorials

Published by the Utah Avalanche Center. The best way to learn about avalanches and how to avoid them is to take an avalanche class from a qualified instructor. You can get a good introduction to understanding avalanches by studying avalanche articles, books, and videos. It’s also important to keep your skills current.

These resources provide a great way to brush up on skills and keep up with the latest technology, theory, and professional practice.

Computing & Technology / Books, Reports, Films & Images

In the Age of AI

FRONTLINE investigates the promise and perils of artificial intelligence, from fears about work and privacy to rivalry between the U.S. and China. The documentary traces a new industrial revolution that will reshape and disrupt our lives, our jobs and our world, and allow the emergence of the surveillance society.

Web Resources

Internet Archive Wayback Machine

The Wayback Machine is a digital archive of the World Wide Web and other information on the Internet. It was launched in 2001 by the Internet Archive, a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, California, United States.

Computing & Technology / Articles

At Least 70 Countries Have Had Disinformation Campaigns, Study Finds

The New York Times, September 26, 2019
By Davey Alba and Adam Satariano

“Despite increased efforts by internet platforms like Facebook to combat internet disinformation, the use of the techniques by governments around the world is growing, according to a report released Thursday by researchers at Oxford University. Governments are spreading disinformation to discredit political opponents, bury opposing views and interfere in foreign affairs.”