Links and Resources
The Center for Information Assurance Studies wants to help you stay safe in your own online activities. Here are tips that you can use to stay safe or learn more about the latest in online safety and the newest trends in cybersecurity.
Safe computing resources
Microsoft's Safety & Security Center
Microsoft has a wealth of information regarding online safety tips, and numerous security related issues.
Offers numerous helpful resources including instructional videos.
This website has a great deal of information and resources for both parents of younger children as well as teenagers, and even children that are College bound and will soon be on their own. Topics such as:
- Online Shopping, Online Bill Paying, Online Banking
- Plagiarism and Cheating
- File Sharing, Music and Video Downloads
- Social Networking Sites
- Rules for Parents
- Rules for Kids
iKeepSafe is a non-profit group that works in a collaborative way with private and governmental organizations in developing educational materials. Their C3 Matrix has been developed to help K-12 educators integrate cyber-safety, cyber-security, and cyber-ethics (C3 concepts) into existing standards and curriculum.
Stay Safe Online strives to educate and empower people to use the Internet safely and securely.
An informative site developed by the Department of Homeland Security, there are numerous resources and links for both Parents and Educators. The site also provides a link to the FCC’s Smartphone Security Checker which can be used to secure mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, and also discusses the potential dangers of using public wi-fi sources.
Related YouTube video:
In this video produced by Honeywell, it goes over some of the security features that parents can use to block online content and offers tips on how to teach children to use online resources in a safe and secure manner.
Information Assurance related journals
Government information assurance resources
Student Cyber Activities and Competitions
CIAS encourages students to be active members of the Cybersecurity community by attending conferences, activities and competitions.
IS security glossaries
Information assurance tools and software
- AccessData
- Digital Intelligence
- WiebeTech HotPlug
- Helix
- Guidance Software
- insecure.org
- Apache HTTP Server Project
- Cisco Systems ISAKMP Distribution
- Cryptlib Information
- Enigma
NOTE: The Center for Information Assurance Studies is not endorsing or promoting any specific tools or software. The information presented is strictly for knowledge sharing purposes. Please exercise caution when downloading files or software.