Welcome to CITES Security
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Learn how to protect your computer and your identity online:
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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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Message of the Month: Lock Down Your Files
If you have sensitive information on your computer make sure to protect it. Many software programs, including Microsoft Office, make it easy to password protect files. For stronger protection there are programs to encrypt both files and folders for an extra layer of security.
For more tips on encryption, visit: http://go.illinois.edu/encryption
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.
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.
Don't panic - we're here to help!
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.
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.
