Internet Safety: Internet Defences

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Avoiding Threats
3. Internet Security Suites
4. Passwords
   1. Password Security
   2. Password Security Activity
   3. Passwords Quiz 1
   4. Passwords Quiz 2
   5. Firewalls
   6. Firewall Quiz
5. Proxy Servers
6. Content Filtering
7. Backup/Restore

Password Security

A password is stronger if it is a bit more complex. Remember you can use the entire keyboard to make up a really strong password and the more numbers, letters and symbols it has, the more secure your personal information will be. A password should be a minimum of 8 characters.

Password Tips

• Try not to use details that could be guessed by people who know you
• Use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols
• Never tell your friends or family your password
• Never email your password to anyone
• Keep your username and passwords safe
• Change your password frequently
• Make your password as long as possible

If you suspect that someone else knows your password, you should change it immediately.

Note: a password does not have to be really long to be secure.

Next: Password Security Activity