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About Ron Teixeira
As the executive director of the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), Teixeira is responsible for the overall management of cyber security awareness programs and national education efforts. Teixeira works closely with various government agencies, corporations and non-profits to increase awareness of Internet security issues and to empower home users, small businesses and the education community with tools and best practices designed to ensure a safe and meaningful Internet experience. Since joining the NCSA, Teixeira has provided security tips for the public on a number of news outlets like CNN, Newsweek, Associated Press, Parade Magazine and Radio and TV News Shows all over the country.
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Resources to Keep Your Family Safe
GetNetWise
A public service brought to you by Internet industry corporations and public interest organizations to help ensure that Internet users have safe, constructive, and educational or entertaining online experiences. The GetNetWise coalition wants Internet users to be just "one click away" from the resources they need to make informed decisions about their and their family's use of the Internet.
Don't Believe the Type
Resources for teens to learn about online dangers and how to make the webs a safer place to surf.
NetSmartz
The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational safety resource from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for children aged 5 to 17, parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement that uses age-appropriate, 3-D activities to teach children how to stay safer on the Internet.
Internet 101
Easy to understand basics about everything from browsers to spyware to shopping online to safety.
Net-mom’s Internet Safe House
Comprehensive information on hot tech issues, website reviews, and a free online newsletter.
Family First
Reviews of websites and recommendations for family-friendly surfing.
Common Sense Media
The Internet Survial Guide for Parents (Download it). The information here will help your kids stay Internet safe and smart.
Internet Safety - For Our Children's Sake
Blog website for parents with guest authors and a lot of resources. Nominated for Best Educational Blog.
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About The National Cyber Security Alliance
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A not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) is the go-to resource for cyber security awareness and education for home user, small business, and education audiences. A public-private partnership, NCSA sponsors include the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Trade Commission, and many private-sector corporations and organizations. NCSA provides tools and resources to empower home users, small businesses, and schools, colleges, and universities to stay safe online.
Why is cyber security a problem?
You've heard the news stories about credit card numbers being stolen and email viruses spreading. Maybe you've even been a victim yourself. One of the best defenses is understanding the risks, what some of the basic terms mean, and what you can do to protect yourself against them.
What is cyber security?
It seems that everything relies on computers and the Internet now — communication (email, cellphones), entertainment (digital cable, mp3s), transportation (car engine systems, airplane navigation), shopping (online stores, credit cards), medicine (equipment, medical records), and the list goes on. How much of your daily life relies on computers? How much of your personal information is stored either on your own computer or on someone else's system? Cyber security involves protecting that information by preventing, detecting, and responding to attacks.
What are the risks?
There are many risks, some more serious than others. Among these dangers are viruses erasing your entire system, someone breaking into your system and altering files, someone using your computer to attack others, or someone stealing your credit card information and making unauthorized purchases. Unfortunately, there's no 100% guarantee that even with the best precautions some of these things won't happen to you, but there are steps you can take to minimize the chances.
What can you do?
The first step in protecting yourself is to recognize the risks and become familiar with some of the terminology associated with them. This series of information security tips found on staysafeonline.org will give you more information about how to recognize and protect yourself from attacks.
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Helpful Tips for Staying Safe
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Did You Know?
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month!
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