An Expert on Cyber Security Says:

From Firasat Khan, Security expert at the Center:

The Internet has become an indispensable medium for learning, productivity, entertainment and communication over the past decade and it is exciting to take advantage of continued innovation of Internet tools and technologies. However, to become smart consumers of this medium, it is crucial we recognize evolving threats and take simple measures against them.

In this 5th year since the launch of the National Cyber Security Month, the Center is joining ongoing efforts to raise awareness of the dangers of casual computing and Internet use. The online S.H.I.E.L.D. games created by the Center and provided here are a fun way to test and reinforce knowledge about six key information and Internet security areas. We also strongly recommend National Cyber Security Alliance's www.StaySafeOnline.org and the Internet Education Foundation's www.GetNetWise.org for more useful information and engaging content for people of all ages.

Minneapolis Community & Technical College faculty members Andy Chrastek and Richard Pollak, along with Firasat Khan created the S.H.I.E.L.D. model for application at various levels of information security education.

About the S.H.I.E.L.D. Project

Cyber Security Awareness

To help everyone become better informed "cyber citizens," the Center for Strategic IT & Security created a series of six online cyber-security games and offers a selection from other sources. The "S.H.I.E.L.D." games provide a fun and interactive way to increase "cyber IQs" on key topics.

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S.H.I.E.L.D.: Here are six games to test your Cyber-strength.

Are you cybersavvy or a cyberslacker? Find out now. When you are done, get your assessment here. Or check your score here.

S – Security Smarts: common threats, unsafe e-habits and security resources.

H – Hardening Hardware: protecting computing devices, physical security.

I – Internet Interactions: how the Internet works (history, design, tools) and cyber social behavior (cyber citizenship, netiquette and safe webbing).

E – Electronic Ethics: copyright, privacy, security, cyber ethics, need-to-know and digital rights.

L – Layered Lockdown: password use, network defense and computer defense.

D – Digital Defense: encryption, types of encryption and disaster recovery.

Online Games

Here's a selection of cool games – see if you can swat all the viruses and chase away cyber villains!

Invasion of the Wireless Hackers: Hackers hunting for vulnerable wireless networks are closing in. Stop the hack attack with correct answers to these wireless security questions.

Phishing Scams: Phishers are looking to lure you with bogus emails and pop-ups that seem safe. Will you take the bait or live to swim another day?

Spam Scam Slam: Three rounds. Three strikes. Make it through this game, and it's clear — you're on to spam scams and not likely to get slammed by the next one.

The Case of the Cyber Criminal: A techie spy and his cunning crew are out to get your personal information. Stop them cold by proving you're ready to protect yourself online.

More games...

Video Links

These videos explain cyber security concepts in amusing and easy to understand ways.

Resources

GCF Learn Free
Keep Children Safe Online
ByGcflearnfree.org

An Expert on Cyber Security Says:

From Firasat Khan, Security expert at the Center:

Minneapolis Community & Technical College faculty members Andy Chrastek and Richard Pollak, along with Firasat Khan created the S.H.I.E.L.D. model for application at various levels of information security education.

About the S.H.I.E.L.D. Project

Press Release

S.H.I.E.L.D Article

Cyber Security Awareness

To help everyone become better informed "cyber citizens," the Center for Strategic IT & Security created a series of six online cyber-security games and offers a selection from other sources. The "S.H.I.E.L.D." games provide a fun and interactive way to increase "cyber IQs" on key topics.

News & Events

S.H.I.E.L.D.: Here are six games to test your Cyber-strength.

Are you cybersavvy or a cyberslacker? Find out now. When you are done, get your assessment here. Or check your score here.

S – Security Smarts: common threats, unsafe e-habits and security resources.

H – Hardening Hardware: protecting computing devices, physical security.

I – Internet Interactions: how the Internet works (history, design, tools) and cyber social behavior (cyber citizenship, netiquette and safe webbing).

E – Electronic Ethics: copyright, privacy, security, cyber ethics, need-to-know and digital rights.

L – Layered Lockdown: password use, network defense and computer defense.

D – Digital Defense: encryption, types of encryption and disaster recovery.

Online Games

Here's a selection of cool games – see if you can swat all the viruses and chase away cyber villains!

Invasion of the Wireless Hackers: Hackers hunting for vulnerable wireless networks are closing in. Stop the hack attack with correct answers to these wireless security questions.

Phishing Scams: Phishers are looking to lure you with bogus emails and pop-ups that seem safe. Will you take the bait or live to swim another day?

Spam Scam Slam: Three rounds. Three strikes. Make it through this game, and it's clear — you're on to spam scams and not likely to get slammed by the next one.

The Case of the Cyber Criminal: A techie spy and his cunning crew are out to get your personal information. Stop them cold by proving you're ready to protect yourself online.

More games...

Video Links

These videos explain cyber security concepts in amusing and easy to understand ways.

Resources

GCF Learn Free Keep Children Safe Online ByGcflearnfree.org

An Expert on Cyber Security Says:

From Firasat Khan, Security expert at the Center:

Minneapolis Community & Technical College faculty members Andy Chrastek and Richard Pollak, along with Firasat Khan created the S.H.I.E.L.D. model for application at various levels of information security education.

About the S.H.I.E.L.D. Project

Press Release

S.H.I.E.L.D Article

GCF Learn Free
Keep Children Safe Online
ByGcflearnfree.org