Welcome to CITES Security

Secure computing is everyone's responsibility. The information on these pages can help ensure that your computer will be free from hackers, viruses, and spyware, and the skills you learn will enable you to stay a step ahead of tomorrow's threats.

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Data Privacy Day

January 27th is Data Privacy Day. You can learn about protecting your identity online, managing your digital reputation and other useful privacy information by visiting dataprivacyday.org

In addition, as part of Data Privacy Day, Intel is making it possible to download for free a copy of Matt Ivester's book, lol... OMG! This book is directed specifically at students to help them think about the online trail they are creating about themselves, and the impact that can have later in their lives, particularly when looking for a job. Anyone that uses any kind of social media tools will find in this book some valuable lessons about protecting their privacy.

Simply follow this link between January 27th and January 30th to download your free copy of this very helpful book.

Basics and Essentials

Learn what basic actions you can take to secure your computer and your information. The documents in this section are written with the assumption that the reader does not have any background in secure computing.

Beyond the Basics

The following documents are for anyone who wants more in-depth information about security topics. The documents in this section are written with the assumption that the reader has a little background in the topic.

Emergency!

Don't panic - we're here to help!

Advanced Topics

If you do not need step-by-step guidance, but want to make sure you are following best practices and are keeping up to date, this section is for you. The documents in this section are written with the assumption that the reader has an extensive background in computing and security.

News & Events

Learn about the latest news and events from the Security group. This is also the place to find archives of presentations and materials you can print and display.