ABOUT US

This virtual Cybersecurity Resource Center was created to proactively increase community understanding of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, and to provide information and resources that will help contribute to a safe and secure cyberspace.

This center will contribute significantly to the advancement of state-of-the-art Cyber Defense knowledge and practice. 


ONLINE PRIVACT AND SAFETY

Is someone using your personal information to open new accounts, make purchases, or get benefits? Report it at IdentityTheft.gov and get a free personal recovery plan.

STOP.THINK.CONNECT

STOP. THINK. CONNECT. is the global online safety awareness campaign to help all digital citizens stay safer and more secure online. The message was created by an unprecedented coalition of private companies, non-profits and government organizations with leadership provided by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the APWG.

Stay Safe Online

The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) builds strong public/private partnerships to create and implement broad-reaching education and awareness efforts to empower users at home, work and school with the information they need to keep themselves, their organizations, their systems and their sensitive information safe and secure online and encourage a culture of cybersecurity.

Campus Guide to Internet Safety for College Students and Teens

Teenagers and college students are more digitally connected than ever before. Approximately 73% of all 13- to 17-year olds have smartphones, 87% of American teenagers have access to a computer and 72% of them use social media.

Privacy, Identity, and Online Security

Your personal information is a valuable commodity. It is not only the key to your financial identity, but also to your online identity. Knowing how to protect your information - and your identity - is a must in the 21st century. Here are some tips to doing it effectively.

Password Tips and Tricks

Time to create another password? Make it a secure one. A little extra attention when you create a strong password can prevent an attacker from getting access to your account.

Free Anti-virus/+Protection

When it comes to keeping malware out of your devices, you have to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do you? If so, go ahead, leave your computer unprotected. 


SOCIAL MEDIA

 You can help stop cyberbullies by standing up for yourself or someone else. To learn more about cyberbullying visit: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles...

 

Stop Cyberbullying

StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying

Facebook Safety Center

We work with external experts, including a Safety Advisory Board, and gather feedback from our community to develop policies, tools and resources to keep you safe.

Twitter Safety and Security

Visit this link to for more information on safety and security on Twitter.

Instagram Privacy and Safety

Instagram is a reflection of our diverse community of cultures, ages, and beliefs. We have spent a lot of time thinking about the different points of view that create a safe and open environment for everyone.

LinkedIn Safety Center

Trust is a key building block in our commitment to putting our members first. We continually work to improve the safety and security of your experience on our platform. 

TikTok Safety Center

TikTok is a place for creativity and expression, and we offer a number of tools and controls to help you manage your experience. We recommend checking out the guides below to learn more about our approach to safety, privacy, and security on TikTok. You'll also find helpful information for parents, caregivers, and new users.

WhatsApp Safety Tips

Given the personal nature of private messaging, your privacy and security are important to us, which is why we built end-to-end encryption into our app.We've also developed additional features that can help you stay safe on WhatsApp.

YouTube Privacy Controls

Keeping you safe online is core to everything we do - it is our commitment to be transparent about the data we collect while giving you choice and control over your data. The data you provide to Google and YouTube delivers helpful services to you. YouTube is a part of Google and adheres to Google’s privacy policies and principles. You can always control your privacy settings by visiting Your Data in YouTube or your Google Account.