IMPLICATIONS OF

MISUSE AND
CYBERSECURITY(cont’d)
Personal Security practices.
Personal Security Practices

Personal security practices are

countermeasures used to
utilize computer and
cybersecurity.
 Practicing Personal Security

There are a number of simple steps that you can take to improve your
personal security in. First, be sure to use a strong passwords and
PINs. Make sure that you change your passwords regularly, and
avoid using the same passwords for different sites. Also, be sure to
sign out of your accounts when you finish using them, and do not
leave your computer unattended.

Another common form of security is to back up your files and

data. Keep your software updated to prevent the risk of losing your
data.
 Personal Security Practices
Defence against identity
theft. Using Anti-virus Protection
• Don't share you personal • Anti-virus software blocks
identity information with malware and other malicious
anyone whom you don't viruses from entering you
know personal. This includes device and stealing your
dates, places names, data.
birthdays, full names of
family members, close
friends and associates.
 Personal Security Practices
Limit use of open Wi-Fi networks
• Never conduct sensitive
work over an open Wi-Fi
connection, such as online
banking, and take extreme
caution when doing so.
Always be aware of phishing emails
• Remain alert whenever you
receive an unsolicited email.
• Check URLs and hyperlinks
before clicking; ensure that
each is from a trusted source
and is legitimate, especially
those contained in
unsolicited emails.
 Personal Security Practices
Keep track of your mobile devices
• Always be aware of the
location of each device, and
make sure that those in
storage require a password
or PIN to access when
powered on.
Access sensitive files only on a secure
network
• Don’t use a public Wi-Fi without
using a Virtual Private Network
(VPN). By using VPN software,
the traffic between your device
and the VPN server is encrypted.
This means it’s much more
difficult for a cybercriminal to
obtain access to your data on
your device. Use your cell
network if you don’t have a VPN
when security is important.
 Personal Security Practices
Use Two-factor or multi-factor
authentication
• Two-factor or multi-factor
authentication is a service
that adds additional layers of
security to the standard
password method of online
identification
Use a secure file-sharing solution to
encrypt data.
• If you regularly share
information, you absolutely
need to start using a secure
file-sharing solution.
Because if the emails are
intercepted, unauthorized
users will have access to
your precious data.
 Personal Security Practices
Disable Bluetooth when you don’t need it.
• Devices can be hacked via
Bluetooth and subsequently
your private information can
be stolen. If there’s no
reason to have your
Bluetooth on, turn it off!
Remove adware from your machines
• Adware collects information
about you to serve you more
targeted ads. It’s best to rid
your computer of all forms
of adware to maintain your
privacy.
 Personal Security Practices
Scan external storage devices for viruses
• External storage devices are
just as prone to malware as
internal storage devices. If
you connect an infected
external device to your
computer, the malware can
spread. Always scan external
devices for malware before
accessing them.
Avoid the “secure enough” mentality
• Unless you’re completely
isolated from the rest of the
world, there’s no such thing
as being “secure enough.”
Big companies like
Facebook invest a fortune
into security every year but
are still affected by cyber
attacks.
 Questions?
• Define personal security practices.
• What does it mean to “Defend against identity theft”, give an
example?
• Why shouldn’t you use public WI-FI without a VPN?
• State TWO other personal security practices other than the two
stated above.
 Scenario

Examine the scenario and state the problem and what can be
done to prevent it.