Library: Cybersecurity: Additional Resources

Government Resources

Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security's tips and guidelines for a stable, safe, and resilient cyberspace.
Missouri Cyber Security
The Office of Cyber Security (OCS) is responsible for managing all information security related events within the enterprise and ensuring proper administrative and technical controls are implemented to safeguard the State of Missouri’s information systems.
United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
The Department of Homeland Security's United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) leads efforts to improve the nation's cybersecurity posture, coordinate cyber information sharing, and proactively manage cyber risks to the Nation while protecting the constitutional rights of Americans

Change your passwords regularly
Don’t share them with anyone.
Do not include your name, your kids' or pets' names, or other well-known information about yourself in your password
Avoid using common words in your passwords or passphrases. Instead, break up words with numbers and punctuation marks or symbols. For example, @ can replace the letter "A" and an exclamation point (!) can replace the letters "I" and "L".
Use a combination of upper and lower case letters.

ACLU Internet Privacy
News and information from the American Civil Liberties Union about internet privacy.
Computer Desktop Encyclopedia
Definitions of technology and computing terms in user-friendly language.
Cyber Security Guidelines
Cyber security deadlines from the Department of Homeland Security.
iKeepSafe
iKeepSafe tracks global trends and issues surrounding digitally connected products and their affect on children.
Microsoft Safety & Security Center
Cyber security resources and information for Microsoft products.
StaySafeOnline
National Cyber Security Alliance's mission is to educate and therefore empower a digital society to use the Internet safely and securely at home, work, and school. Resources for teachers, employees, customers, business owners, and individuals.

Carnegie Cadets
Carnegie Cadets: The MySecureCyberspace Game is an interactive game designed for fourth and fifth graders that teaches Internet safety and computer security in a safe, fun setting
Net Smart Kidz
NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) that provides age-appropriate resources to help teach children how to be safer on- and offline.
NSTeens
Through animated videos, short films, games, and interactive comics, NSTeens teaches tweens and teens about making safer choices online. NSTeens.org was created in part by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
Safety Tips for Kids
OnGuardOnline.gov is the federal government’s website to help kids and teens be safe, secure and responsible online.