Digital+Security

By Kyle Ivanoff & Jacob Belvery

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Definition and Overview

 * Digital Security is protecting yourself on the Internet
 * Protecting Identity
 * Do not give out personal information to people you do not know
 * Creating Strong Passwords
 * This protects from people gaining access to your information
 * Virus and Malware Protection
 * Keeps your computer safe from harmful viruses and malware which can be used to steal your sensitive information and disrupt your computer's performance
 * Phishing is a method that people use to access sensitive information like passwords and Credit Card info. (Digital Citizenship)
 * Surge Protectors and other devices to secure your hardware
 * Protects your computer from outside influences that can damage your devi ce (Ribble & Bailey, 2007)
 * Lightning strikes
 * Power surges

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 * Overarching Information on All Forms of Digital Security.
 * Additional Wikispace on Digital Security and Safety.
 * Watch the video below on Digital Security

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Resources for Teachers and Kids

 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Hacker HighSchool, Security Awareness For Teens
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">CyberSafety Games Grades K-12.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Lesson Plans/Additional Resources for Students, Teachers, and Parents.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Lesson Plans for Digital Citizenship