Lesson #11 Personal protection and Data protection

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This is our last lesson and it involves Personal Protection and Data protection. It is one of the most important issues to consider when using any kind of device. As educators we will have an important role and our knowledge on internet safety is essential. Also it must be constinously updated due to rapid changes in internet use and behaviour. Here are some guidelines to keep our navigating space safe We should always be on guard. Some elements to bear in mind are the following to keep track of the security in our devices:

  • 1. Control measures:

•Device access: Unlock code, facial recognition, visual pattern, fingerprint.

•Shared data: Bluetooth, manage location

•Remote in case of theft or loss

•External memory

  • 2. The importance of security patches and updates:
         •Malware: Malicious program that seeks to obtain personal data and money.

•Antivirus and Malware Detection Tool

  • 3. Backups:

•Use an external disk.

•Through synchronized cloud storage (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.).

  • 4. Configure the devices: Guidelines and tips:

•Information Security Office

•Spanish Agency for Data Protection

Protect devices in different situations.

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Also there are a series of recommendations to navigate safely on the web. Here is a list of them that are useful. 

Recommendations:

•Create profiles responsibly (protect information and personal data).
•Participate in the network in a respectful way. 

•Periodically review the digital identity. Buenas prácticas

 
•Browse the Internet more safely: 
•Clear history and cookies. 
•Sign off
•Configure and review browser privacy options 
•Do not connect to public Wi-Fi networks. 
 
•Use social networks with privacy:
•Configure profiles protecting personal data. 
•Use proper passwords or do not disclose personal information of others.
 
•Protect mobile devices:
•Activate passwords. 
•Review the information accessed by apps and that transferred to third parties.
•Turn off bluetoothor activate geolocation only when you need it. 
 
•Preserve email and messaging services from unwanted access: 
•Management of email accounts. 
•Do not open questionable emails.
•Don't download images by default
 
Finally, here are some recommendations of websites where you can play while you learn about cybersecurity. They are recommended both for adults and for students.

Cybescouts
Criptópolis (In Spanish) 
Hackers vs. Cybercrook (para Android)
Cybersecurity Trivia
 
And many more to find online. The games are easy to play and contain many clues and examples for keeping cybersecurity a priority.

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