Here are some useful security links compiled by ECMECC and our technology group. Feel free to share these with anyone to help them stay safe online.

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Terms of Service Didn’t Read: Resource that outlines the terms of service of various websites and applications. Highlights things that may be concerning in TOS agreements.

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Common Sense Privacy Program: Resources to show privacy rankings of apps and sites on a scale with categories of Pass, Warning, or Fail.

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IdentityTheft.Gov: Resources surrounding Identity Theft. Includes recovery plans if you find yourself a victim and reporting features.

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FTC – Bulk Order site: Resources you can order or download for topics such as Scams, Online Safety & Security, Identity Theft, and many others. Resources are formatted as bookmarks, toolkits, lesson plans, fliers, and many other options.  Here is an example of a page from one of their booklet resources:

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FTC – OnGuard Online: Resources for staying safe online. Includes videos, tools for parents, tools for Educators broken out by age/grade, and many other useful bits of information

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Stay Safe Online: Powered by the National Cyber Security Alliance, Stay Safe Online provides infographics and special focuses like Data Privacy Day and National Cyber Security Awareness Month (every October)

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STOP. THINK. CONNECT. : Was created to help digital citizens become security-aware by practicing safe computing at work and at home. They focus on topics including owning your online presence and keeping a clean machine

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#BeCyberSmart: Department of Homeland Security site that includes quick lessons, facts, common scams, and other useful security information.

 

No More Ransom: Ransomware resources including tips on what to do if you are infected, prevention tips, ransomware Q and A.

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Have I Been Pwned: Resource to check and see if your email address had been in a breach. If you find your email it is HIGHLY recommended to change passwords for the site breached and any other site that you’ve used that same password on ASAP.

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The Ultimate Guide to Cyber Security & Data Protection For Consumers: Resources and statistics around identity theft and security. Tips and advice from information sharing, device security to monitoring and recovering from credit issues.

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Cybersecurity in Education: What Teachers, Parents and Students Should Know: Resources geared towards teachers, students and parents around how to stay safe online.