secure the computer

Aaron I. MokhtarSr. Executive Content R&D

Outreach Department

SECURING YOUR COMPUTER

POWERED BY

PRESENTED BY

Kementerian Pendidikan

Malaysia

Objectives

we will learn 10 lessons for

protecting our computers by

securing the following

Lesson 1: Windows Logins

1.1 Login Screen 1.2 Screen Saver1.3 User Management

Access Control

Work-Related Information

company information

(structure, process, systems)

corporate email

business applications access

business servers access

business documents

customer information

vendor information

Personal-Related Information

personal information

personal emails

online banking

social networking

personal documents

personal photos

your dirty little secrets

LIMITING ACCESS TO YOUR COMPUTER

Software Keylogger

The Keylogger allows you to secretly track all activities from all computer users and automatically receive logs to a desire e-mail

Lesson 1.1: Login Screen

CONTROL ACCESS TO YOUR COMPUTER

Lesson 1.2: Screen Saver

Lesson 1.3: User Management

Lesson 2: Passwords

2.1 Password Strength 2.2 Managing Accounts2.3 Managing Password2.4 Dangerous Passwords

Lesson 2.1: Password Strength

https://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/password-checker.aspx

INSURE THE QUALITY

OF YOUR PASSWORD

Lesson 2.2: Managing Accounts

DON’T USE THE SAME PASSWORD

Avoid creating passwords that use:

Dictionary words in any language.

Words spelled backwards, common misspellings, and abbreviations.

Sequences or repeated characters. Examples: 12345678, 222222, abcdefg, or adjacent letters on your keyboard (qwerty).

Personal information. Your name, birthday, driver's license, passport number, or similar information.

Lesson 2.3: Managing Password

HAVE GOOD PASSWORD HABITS

Lesson 2.4: Dangerous Password

Avoid the obvious

3) Antivirus Software

Antivirus Software3.1 Antivirus Categories3.2 Online Scanner3.3 Signature Updates3.4 Signature Updates

Lesson 3.1: Antivirus Categories

Free Edition Antivirus

Commercial Antivirus

Online Scanner

Lesson 3.2: Online Scanner

Lesson 3.3: Antivirus Comparatives

http://www.av-comparatives.org/

Lesson 3.4: Signature Updates

Virus Definition

Computer

4) Operating System

Operating System4.1 Service Pack 4.2 Validate Win & Office4.3 Microsoft Support4.4 Windows Security Centre

Lesson 4.1: Service Pack

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/downloads/service-packs

Lesson 4.2: Validate Windows and Office

http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate/

Lesson 4.3.1: Microsoft Fix it

http://support.microsoft.com/fixit/

Lesson 4.3.2: Microsoft Product Lifecycle

http://support.microsoft.com/gp/lifeselect

Lesson 4.4: Windows Security Center

Windows Start > Control Panel > Security > Check this computer’s security status

5) Application

Application5.1 Paid Application 5.2 Cracked Application5.3 Malicious Application

Lesson 5.1: Paid Application

Lesson 5.2: Cracked Application

Lesson 5.3: Malicious Application

Rogue Antivirus

Lesson 5.3.1: Potentially Unwanted Program

6) Patches & Updates

Patches Updates6.1 Microsoft Download Centre6.2 Windows Updates6.3 Third Party Updates

Lesson 6.1: Microsoft Download Center

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/default.aspx

Lesson 6.2: Windows Updates

Lesson 6.3: Third Party Updates

http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/

7) Internet Access

Internet Access7.1 Wired Network7.2 Wireless Network7.3 Other Computer

Lesson 7.1: Wired Network

REMOTE CODE EXECUTION

VIRUS & MALWARE

WEB APP ATTACKS

Lesson 7.2 Wireless Network

Lesson 7.3: Other Computer

Security Questions

8) Networking Devices

Networking Devices8.1 Microsoft Keyboard8.2 Webcam

Lesson 8.1: Wireless Keyboard

https://www.dreamlab.net/files/articles/27_Mhz_keyboard_insecurities.pdf

The team of Dreamlab Technologies has hacked two wireless keyboards fromMicrosoft. Dreamlab warns that it is possible to “sniff” the keyboard strokes -possible to capture and decrypt keystrokes - user names, passwords, bankdetails or confidential correspondence can be very easily copied.

Lesson 8.2: Webcam

Webcam

9) External Devices

External Devices9.1 Thumb Drive, External HD, CD/DVD9.2 AutoPlay

Lesson 9.2: AutoPlay

10) Online Surfing

Online Surfing10.1 Internet Browser10.2 Malicious website10.3 Phishing website

Lesson 10.1 Web Browser

Lesson 10.1.1: Browser Preferences

Lesson 10.1.2: Clear Browsing Data

Lesson 10.2: Malicious Website

Lesson 10.3: Phishing Attacks

Lesson 10.3.1: Check the Suspicious Website

Summary

Windows Logon

Password

Antivirus Software

Operating System

Application

Patches Update

Internet Access

Networking Devices

External Devices

Online Surfing

Act Now!

Objectives

we will learn 10 lessons for

protecting our computers by

securing the following

Windows login

PasswordsAntivirus Software

Operating System

Applications PatchesInternet Access

Networking Devices

External Devices

Online Surfing

Action Time!

“If you think technology can solve your security problems, then you don't understand the problems and you don't understand the technology”- Bruce Schneier

Netbook Laptop Desktop

Corporate Office:

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