Desktop Security Basics

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Desktop Security Basics

• Andrew Sledge
• Georgia Perimeter College
• OIT Desktop Support Team

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InfoSec

• Information security is essential
• 66 of surveyed people did not have current
  antivirus
• Most people use the Internet for online
  banking/shopping
• 2-3 of code is buggy

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Exploits

• Exploit Attack Method
• Methods Opportunistic and Deterministic
• Attacks Technical, Physical, and Social
  Engineering

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Technical Attacks

• Viruses
• Spyware
• Bots/Trojans
• Weak Passwords

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Technical Protection

• Windows Updates
• Antivirus Updates
• Personal Firewall
• Antispyware
• Frequent Backups
• Strong Password Security

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Physical Attacks

• Theft
• Machine/equipment damage
• Natural disasters

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Physical Protection

• People cannot be patched

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Social Engineering Attacks

• Deception
• Fake Emails
• Fake Identification

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Social Engineering Protection

• People cannot be patched

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Conclusion

• Simple steps can ensure your protection
• You cannot rely on your ISP to protect you
• You cannot rely on anyone else for data integrity
• Keep all versions of software up to date