Staying Safe Online

Who are we ?

What do we do ?

Why are we here ?

Who are you in cyberspace?

•What is Digital Security? - Security of your digital identity

•What is your digital identity?

First line of defence • Passwords • Device security • Browser security • Connection security • Content security

Secure Email & Chat• Avoid automatic sign in/remember

me on computers

• Browsing through HTTPS

• Avoid saving chat history

• Can webcam turn dangerous?

• Backing up emails

Secure use of Social Media• Social media is your social space

•Think before you upload

•Grandma Test

•What goes up, stays up FOREVER

Secure use of mobile• Setting up passwords• Transfering data regularly to a

secure location•Deleting all personal information

(files, pictures, videos, contacts) before selling off the cellphone

TakeBackTheTech• What constitutes harassment?

• Infringing on someone’s social space

•Abusive behavior

• Cyber Stalking

• Cyber Bullying

•Unsolicited Attention

• What to do?

TakeBackTheTech Toolkit

• Portable Apps

Policies • Legislations & Policies & why should

you care

• Lack of Cyber crime legislation, Data Protection legislation, Privacy Legislation

•What does this mean for businesses & individuals

•What can you do? How can you get involved?