Chapter 6 Information Systems Security

Personal Information Security

• Simple steps that individuals can take to be more secure:
• Keep your software up to date
• Install antivirus software
• Use public networks carefully
• Backup your data
• Secure your accounts with two-factor authentication
• Make your passwords long, unique, and strong
• Be suspicious of strange links and attachments
• For more information on personal information security, visit the Stop, Think, Connect website at http://www.stopthinkconnect.org/

Summary

• Identified the information security triad
• Identified and understand the high-level concepts surrounding information security tools
• How to secure yourself digitally