Resources
1 / Recent Cybersecurity News
SecurityWeek: Offers daily updates on cybersecurity news, including the latest threats and trends.
BleepingComputer: Provides breaking news on hacks, malware threats, and security updates.
Krebs on Security: Features in-depth investigative articles on cybersecurity incidents.
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Suggested Learning:
Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats and news that could impact your daily life.
2 / Current Threats
CISA’s Free Cybersecurity Services and Tools: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency offers a variety of free tools to help identify and mitigate current threats.
SANS Internet Storm Center: Provides real-time analysis and updates on emerging threats.
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Suggested Learning:
Learn about the most common threats you might face online and how to protect yourself:
- Phishing: Emails or messages designed to look official, aiming to trick you into sharing personal information like passwords or credit card numbers.
- Ransomware: Malicious software that locks your files and demands a payment to unlock them.
- Social Engineering: Manipulating people into giving up sensitive info by pretending to be trustworthy (like pretending to be “tech support”).
3 / Home Network Security
CISA’s Resources & Tools: Offers guidance on securing home networks and devices.
Microsoft Security Awareness: Provides tips and best practices for securing home networks.
Suggested Learning:
Your home network is your first line of defense against cyber threats. Here’s how to protect it:
- Update Your Router Password: The default passwords that come with routers are often easy to guess. Set a strong password unique to your network.
- Enable Network Encryption: Make sure your Wi-Fi is using WPA3 (the latest security standard).
- Create a Guest Network: Avoid sharing your primary network password by creating a guest network for visitors.
4 / Common Scams Alert
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Scam Alerts: Regularly updated information on common scams and how to avoid them.
Identity Theft Resource Center: Offers resources and support for individuals affected by scams and identity theft.
Suggested Learning:
- Grandparent Scam: A caller pretends to be a grandchild in distress, asking for money.
- IRS or Tax Scams: Scammers posing as the IRS demand immediate payment or personal information.
- Tech Support Scam: You get a call or pop-up warning that your computer has a virus, asking you to download software to fix it.
5 / Password Security and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
NIST’s Free and Low Cost Online Cybersecurity Learning Content: Provides educational materials on password security and MFA.
SANS Security Resources: Offers guides and tools for implementing strong password policies and MFA.
Suggested Learning:
Passwords are your first defense, but multi-factor authentication (MFA) makes it even stronger:
- Password Tips: Create long passwords that combine random words, symbols, and numbers.
- MFA Basics: MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of identification.
6 / AI and Cybersecurity
WIRED Security: Covers the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, including the latest developments and challenges.
The Verge Cybersecurity: Provides insights into how AI is influencing cybersecurity practices.
Suggested Learning:
AI helps detect and respond to cyber threats faster by identifying unusual patterns and predicting attacks. However, it can also be used by cybercriminals for automated phishing attacks and deepfakes.
7 / Security Checklists
SANS Security Policy Templates: Offers templates and checklists for various security practices.
CISA’s Resources & Tools: Provides checklists and guides for enhancing security measures.
Suggested Learning:
Weekly Digital Security Checklist: Check for software updates, review account activity, back up files, and update passwords.
8 / Security Checklists
CISA’s Free Cybersecurity Services and Tools: Includes resources for incident response planning and execution.
SANS Incident Response Tools: Offers tools and guides for effective incident response.
Suggested Learning:
If your account is hacked or you notice strange activity, follow these steps:
1. Secure Your Accounts
2. Check for Financial Fraud
3. Report the Incident
4. Consider Freezing Your Credit
9 / Monthly Tips
Microsoft Security Awareness: Provides monthly tips and best practices for staying secure online.
CISA’s Resources & Tools: Offers regular updates and tips for enhancing cybersecurity awareness.
Suggested Content Addition:
Tip of the Month: Secure Your Holiday Shopping - Only shop on secure sites, beware of fake discounts, use virtual payment cards.
10 / FAQ Section
NIST’s Free and Low Cost Online Cybersecurity Learning Content: Contains FAQs and educational materials on various cybersecurity topics.
SANS Security Resources: Provides answers to common cybersecurity questions and concerns.
Suggested Learning:
Common cybersecurity questions include: What is Phishing? Do I Need a VPN? What is Ransomware?
11 / User Stories
Identity Theft Resource Center: Features real-life stories and experiences related to cybersecurity incidents.
Cybersecurity Dive: Offers articles and case studies on cybersecurity challenges and solutions.
Suggested Learning:
Read real stories from people who faced and overcame cyber challenges, like identifying phishing attempts or recovering from a compromised account.