Cyber Security Links

Tests and Checks

Be Safe on the Internet - Checklist
https://securitycheckli.st

Random Password Generator
http://www.random.org/passwords/

Test Your Browser for Scumware
http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/

Test a Suspicious File
uploaded files are run through a set of virus scanners
http://virusscan.jotti.org

Test Your Popup Stopper
http://www.popuptest.com

Advice and Info

Bryan Krebs, Cybercrime Researcher (In-depth security news and investigation)
krebsonsecurity.com

Schneier on Security – Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist
https://www.schneier.com/

Dark Reading – Commentary and news (ads may cause delay in page loading)
http://www.darkreading.com/

Naked Security – Naked Security is an award-winning threat news room, giving you news, opinion, advice and research on computer security issues and the latest internet threats.
http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/

Uncommon Sense Security – Jack Daniel is Information Security Curmudgeon, Security BSides Co-Founder, Increasingly Reluctant CISSP, MS MVP for Enterprise Security, Strategist at Tenable Network Security, and Co-host at Security Weekly podcast.
http://blog.uncommonsensesecurity.com/

Protecting Your Laptop: A User's Guide to Viruses and Other Malicious Programs
http://www.laptop-lcd-screen.co.uk/laptopparts/protectingyourlaptopcomputer.asp

ISACA's Security Tips, Papers, Pointers
http://www.icsa.net/

Independent Security Vulnerability Database
http://www.osvdb.org/

Teens Guide to Cyber Security
https://www.hotspotshield.com/resources/teens-guide-to-cyber-security/
(link suggested by Peyton Clarkson)

Near Field Communications Security
http://www.nearfieldcommunication.org/nfc-security-risks.html
(link suggested by Ashley from Ms. Elizabeth Massingill's class)

Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
http://www.ebizwebpages.com/protecting-your-identity
(link suggested by the kids from Megan Daley's summer program)

A Collection of Computer Security and Safety Tips
https://www.bookyourdata.com/computer-security-tips

Password Statistics
https://secureframe.com/blog/password-statistics

Spam and Phishing Resources

Spam Blocking Tips
http://www.cauce.org/

Spam Primer
http://www.SpamPrimer.com

US CERT: How to report phishing attacks
https://www.us-cert.gov/report-phishing

Careers In Cyber Security

Cyber Security Career Resources – Information about certification options in the field of information security and cyber defense, State guides on cybersecurity initiatives, master’s program options and employment opportunities, a list of schools qualified for the Centers of Academic Excellence designations through the NSA and DHS, and education alternatives through bootcamps and open online courses.
http://www.cybersecuritymastersdegree.org/

Resources to Prepare for CISSP Exam
http://www.simplilearn.com/book-resources-to-read-for-cissp-certification-exam-article
(link suggested by Albert Joseph)

Malware Resources

Stubborn Spyware Removal
http://www.stopzilla.com/

Lifewire Review of Spyware Removal Tools
https://www.lifewire.com/best-free-spyware-removal-4151293

Best Buy, in partnership with Webroot SecureAnywhere, offers a free virus and spyware scan for Windows or Mac OS.
Discover if your computer is infected and learn how to protect against future attacks.
https://bestbuy.com/tech-tips/virus-spyware-scan

NIST Guidance on Security Awareness and Training

NIST Special Publication 800-50, Building An Information Technology Security Awareness and Training Program, (Final Version) provides guidance for building an effective information technology (IT) security program and supports requirements specified in the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002 and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-130, Appendix III.
https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-50/final

The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) released Special Publication 800-181, the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework in August 2017. The framework gives organizations a common lexicon that describes cybersecurity work by Category, Specialty Area, and Work Role.
https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-181.pdf