Transcript Introduction to IT Security and Desktop PC Protection

Introduction to IT Security and
Desktop PC Protection
Speaker: Stone Miu
Agenda
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WHY WE ARE HERE?
SECURE YOUR DESKTOP PC
INTERNET SECURITY PROTECTION
HOW TO IDENTIFY AND HANDLE FAKE
EMAIL AND WEBSITE
• INTERNET SECURITY PROTECTION
• INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR
SOFTWARE AND INFORMATION
• PHYSICAL SECURITY
WHY WE ARE HERE?
• What is Information Security? CIA Model
▫ Confidentiality
▫ Integrity
▫ Availability
• Importance of Information Security
• How to Achieve a Satisfied Level of Information
Security?
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Policy and Guidelines in HKUST
SECURE YOUR DESKTOP PC
• Password Protection
▫ How to create secure Passwords?
▫ Importance of Changing Passwords frequently
• Data Security -> LOGOFF when you are away from your PCs
• Basic Security Settings of a PC e.g. firewall DEMO
▫ Software firewall
▫ Hardware firewall
• How to Avoid from Virus Attacks? E.g. Anti-Virus Program DEMO
▫ How can Antivirus Software Protect your Computer?
• How to Install Antivirus Software and Virus Signature Update in HKUST?
• Backup and Restore
▫ The Importance of Backup and Recovery
▫ Steps for Backup & Recovery
• Protections of Data/ Files e.g. file encryption
• Windows Update
INTERNET SECURITY PROTECTION
• Security Settings of a Web Browser Demo
• Attentions Needed when Surfing Web Pages
• Software Update Management e.g. Adobe pdf, Java, Thunderbird,
Firefox, etc
• Cookies
• Closing Saved Password
• Pop-up Blocker
• How to determine the website is safe to browse?
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http://google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?site=
hpHosts
Norton Safe Web
Unmasked Parasites
AVG LinkScanner
AVG's free Mobilation Android app
Lookout Mobile Security
HOW TO IDENTIFY AND HANDLE FAKE
EMAIL AND WEBSITE
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What is Scam Email?
How to Handle Scam Email?
What is Email Spoofing / Phishing?
How to Handle Email Spoofing / Phishing?
▫ Preventive Measures
▫ Detective Measures
▫ Responsive Measures
• What is Digital Signature & how it is used in
HKUST?
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR
SOFTWARE AND INFORMATION
• Freeware
• Shareware
• Liteware
INCIDENT HANDLING PROCEDURES
• Basic Concept of Incident Handling E.g. Task
Manager
• Common Incident Handling
• Handling Procedure of Security Incidents
• Loophole Warning
PHYSICAL SECURITY
• Clear Screen Protection
• Protection of External Device
• Disposal of Computer Equipment
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Delete and Format Commands
Overwriting
Degaussing
Physical Destruction
Useful Links
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Change User Account Password
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http://itsc.ust.hk/services/it-infrastructure/hkust-cacertificates/get-ready-for-signed-email/
http://itsc.ust.hk/services/it-infrastructure/hkust-cacertificates/
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HKUST
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Information Technology Services Center (ITSC)
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ITSC Policies and Guidelines
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http://itsc.ust.hk/
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http://itsc.ust.hk/a-z/
http://itsc.ust.hk/services/it-security/campus/
http://itsc.ust.hk/it-policies-guidelines/informationtechnology-security-guidelines/
http://itsc.ust.hk/beware-of-fake-mail-20130718/
Phishing Sample Emails
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http://itsc.ust.hk/services/general-itservices/communication-collaboration/email/phishingsamples/
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Java Security Alert
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Windows 7
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IT Security Guidelines
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http://itsc.ust.hk/services/it-security/campus/disposeharddisk/
Be Aware of Fake mail
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http://itsc.ust.hk/services/it-security/campus/usbdrive/
How to Dispose your hard disk securely?
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http://itsc.ust.hk/services/it-security/securityawareness/protecting-your-computer/
Guidelines and Tips on Using USB Drive
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http://itsc.ust.hk/services/it-security/anti-virus-incampus/
http://itsc.ust.hk/services/it-security/anti-virus-incampus/virus-definition-update/
How to Protect Your Computer?
http://itsc.ust.hk/it-policies-guidelines/
IT Security Web Site
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http://www.ust.hk/
ITSC A-Z Guide
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HKUST PKI
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Get Ready for Signed Email in HKUST
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http://itsc.ust.hk/services/general-itservices/communication-collaboration/email/securitytips-for-emails/
Anti-Virus In Campus
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Security Tips for Email
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http://itsc.ust.hk/services/general-it-services/useraccount-management/change-user-account-password/
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http://itsc.ust.hk/java-security-alert/
http://itsc.ust.hk/services/general-itservices/procurement-licensing/windows7/
Windows XP
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http://www.ust.hk/itsc/windowsxp/
Q&A