Digital Security

Description of digital security

• the protection of a computer's internet account and files from intrusion by an outside user

• the management of change and development within a business or similar organization.

• a monitor filtersthat decrease the viewing angle of a monitor, preventing it from being viewed from the side;

• prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.

What happens when your digital information gets into the wrong hands?

• You can get special offers and freebies

• You can be a victim of hacks, viruses and phishing scams

• You can use your digital footprint to get a good job

How much of the information that we post online can be 100% secure?

• None

• About half

• Nearly all

Which is NOT a good way to strengthen your password?

• Use symbols and numbers

• Use a name or place that is easy to remember

• Use upper and lower case letters

How can you improve the safety of your device?

• Log off and lock your device

• Tell your best friend your password

• Store your credit card number on a shopping site

Why do students need to learn about digital security?

• To learn how to protect themselves from online threats

• Because it is required for them

• To learn how to give personal information out to online users

Which statement is false?

• Young children should have parental supervision when using technology

• Social media posts and photographs that share too much information can negatively impact students if in the wrong hands

• Everything we post on the internet can be removed entirely

What do viruses do?

• Hack your system and gain personal information

• Protect us from harmful information

• Protect your system from malware

What is phishing?

• Activity of catching fish as sport or to eat

• Criminals sending fake emails to gain personal information

• Criminals sending legitimate emails to gain personal information

Which of these is considered a digital security risk?

• hardware theft

• software theft

• virus attack

• all of the above