Cyber Security Links
Tests and Checks
Be Safe on the Internet - Checklist
https://securitycheckli.st
Random Password Generator
http://www.random.org/passwords/
Test Your Browser for Scumware
http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/
Test a Suspicious File
uploaded files are run through a set of virus scanners
http://virusscan.jotti.org
Test Your Popup Stopper
http://www.popuptest.com
Advice and Info
Bryan Krebs, Cybercrime Researcher (In-depth security news and investigation)
krebsonsecurity.com
Schneier on Security – Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist
https://www.schneier.com/
Dark Reading – Commentary and news (ads may cause delay in page loading)
http://www.darkreading.com/
Naked Security – Naked Security is an award-winning threat news room, giving you news, opinion, advice and research on computer security issues and the latest internet threats.
http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/
Uncommon Sense Security – Jack Daniel is Information Security Curmudgeon, Security BSides Co-Founder, Increasingly Reluctant CISSP, MS MVP for Enterprise Security, Strategist at Tenable Network Security, and Co-host at Security Weekly podcast.
http://blog.uncommonsensesecurity.com/
Protecting Your Laptop: A User's Guide to Viruses and Other Malicious Programs
http://www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/laptopparts/protectingyourlaptopcomputer.asp
ISACA's Security Tips, Papers, Pointers
http://www.icsa.net/
Independent Security Vulnerability Database
http://www.osvdb.org/
Teens Guide to Cyber Security
https://www.hotspotshield.com/resources/teens-guide-to-cyber-security/
(link suggested by Peyton Clarkson)
Near Field Communications Security
http://www.nearfieldcommunication.org/nfc-security-risks.html
(link suggested by Ashley from Ms. Elizabeth Massingill's class)
Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
http://www.ebizwebpages.com/protecting-your-identity
(link suggested by the kids from Megan Daley's summer program)
A Collection of Computer Security and Safety Tips
https://www.bookyourdata.com/computer-security-tips
Password Statistics
https://secureframe.com/blog/password-statistics
Spam and Phishing Resources
Spam Blocking Tips
http://www.cauce.org/
Spam Primer
http://www.SpamPrimer.com
US CERT: How to report phishing attacks
https://www.us-cert.gov/report-phishing
Careers In Cyber Security
Cyber Security Career Resources – Information about certification options in the field of information security and cyber defense, State guides on cybersecurity initiatives, master’s program options and employment opportunities, a list of schools qualified for the Centers of Academic Excellence designations through the NSA and DHS, and education alternatives through bootcamps and open online courses.
http://www.cybersecuritymastersdegree.org/
Resources to Prepare for CISSP Exam
http://www.simplilearn.com/book-resources-to-read-for-cissp-certification-exam-article
(link suggested by Albert Joseph)
Malware Resources
Stubborn Spyware Removal
http://www.stopzilla.com/
Lifewire Review of Spyware Removal Tools
https://www.lifewire.com/best-free-spyware-removal-4151293
Best Buy, in partnership with Webroot SecureAnywhere, offers a free virus and spyware scan for Windows or Mac OS.
Discover if your computer is infected and learn how to protect against future attacks.
https://bestbuy.com/tech-tips/virus-spyware-scan
NIST Guidance on Security Awareness and Training
NIST Special Publication 800-50, Building An Information Technology Security Awareness and Training Program, (Final Version) provides guidance for building an effective information technology (IT) security program and supports requirements specified in the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002 and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-130, Appendix III.
https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-50/final
The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) released Special Publication 800-181, the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework in August 2017. The framework gives organizations a common lexicon that describes cybersecurity work by Category, Specialty Area, and Work Role.
https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-181.pdf