This presentation is a high level guidance and ideas on creating a safe Internet experience for your family. It covers securing the Home PC, Home wireless network, regulating usage, access controls for children, using net banking, tips for social networks, etc. Many settings and applications indicated are for Microsoft Windows based PCs. Other platforms (Mac) have similar solutions and concepts remain same.
2. Notes
This is a high level guidance and ideas on creating a
safe Internet experience for your family.
You will find more information, links, online help and
videos for most topics. Search.
You may require the help of a computer professional or
service person to configure some of the settings /
applications explained.
Many settings and applications indicated are for
Microsoft Windows based PCs. Other platforms (Mac)
have similar solutions and concepts remain same.
4. Rule 1of 3: Create Profiles for all users
Windows XP Windows 7
With profiles each user can – • Parents - Administrators
•Customize the desktop • Children - Standard Users
•Get unique program settings • DO NOT share passwords
•Have private Documents Standard users cannot install
•Apply individual security software or make critical, damaging
5. Rule 2 of 3: Ensure Firewall is Enabled
Control Panel > System & Security > Windows Firewall
6. Rule 3 of 3: Antivirus and Anti-malware
Microsoft Security Essentials (free)
Other
Products:
Avast!
Kaspersky
McAfee
Norton
•• AV Signatures
AV Signatures
must be up-to-
must be up-to-
date
date
•• Schedule regular
Schedule regular
scans of the PC
scans of the PC
www.microsoft.com/
security-essentials
9. What does Malware do
Malicious software that is covertly installed. Sends your information out.
Steals your personal information and
address book (identity theft and
keystroke-logging).
Delivers pop-up advertising while
browsing.
Spams your inbox with advertising email.
Malware will slow down your connection.
Hijacks your browser and routes all
traffic / data through it’s controlling
10. Protecting from Malware - Software
• Malware may get installed with “free” software.
Double check source and reputation by searching
on web.
• Upgrade to Windows XP Service Pack 3 or
Windows 7
• Set Windows to install updates automatically
• Do not install pirated programs
• Use the latest version of the Internet Browser
• Avoid installing “Toolbars” in browser. Some
software will ask during install process (with
default as “yes”).
• Check all the browser “Add-ins”
• Look out for “Shared” folders
• Do not install peer-to-peer “download” software
11. Protecting from Malware - Media
Music and Movies are intellectual property and protected by
law. Download only official / legal media.
Watch out for names like “song.mp3.exe”. By default file
extensions in Windows are off – turn on in Windows Explorer
view settings.
After downloading an audio/video file from unofficial source,
you may be asked to download a “player”.
This is most likely a malware.
Suggested sources for legal music and movies –
Gaana.com
iTunes (Apple)
music.ovi.com (Nokia)
Zune Marketplace (Microsoft)
13. How to Identify Secure Website
Check the URL carefully
Address Starts with HTTPS
Lock in Status or Address
bar
Right-click on webpage
and see properties to be
sure.
Carefully read address
Set Credit/ Debit Card
limits
• Online
• Shopping
• ATM Withdrawals
Type your bank’s website URL directly in the browser rather than clicking links in an
(Defaulted to highest value by
email. Any important alert or notification sent by bank will also feature on the Net
banks)
Banking page.
15. Steps to Protect Children Online
Talk to your children about the dangers they may face
online.
Encourage children to talk to you about anything they
experience online that upsets or makes them
uncomfortable.
Restrict content that can be accessed from your Home
PC.
Provide guidelines for them on what they may, or may
not do. Communicate with your child on the following...
registering on social networking or other web sites
making online purchases
downloading music, video or program files
using instant messaging programs
Install Parental Control Software (next few slides)
18. Parental Controls and Family Safety
What does it do?
Monitor online
activities easily.
Set specific time
limits on computer
use.
Keep your children
from running specific
programs.
Prevent your
children from playing
games you don't
want them to play.
Ensure children use their own login account (profile) to access the Home PC
23. Access Time and Requests for User
If the user (child) is accessing a website that is blocked, he/she can send request.
Administrator (parent) will get email alert instantly, then can check and approve on email from
anywhere or any device. This brings flexibility and prevents disruption of productivity for the
user.
26. Social Networking Tips
Place computer in a common area of the house
NEVER give personal information
NEVER plan a face-to-face meeting
Discourage “Chat” and IM with strangers
Number of online “friends” not equal to popularity
Online and offline friends should match closely
Supervise Photos your child is posting online (if
allowed)
Profile photo can be partial face or family pet –
something that is enough for real friends to identify
you
Encourage use of Internet for learning hobbies
Examples – Origami, Stamps, Music, Radio, etc.
Restrict on-line time
27. Home Wireless Setup
Modem
Wireless Router
Hard Disk (HDD) XBOX
Recommended: Dual Band Router with USB Ports
Change administrator password of the Router
5Ghz
Change the SSID to a complex name and stop
broadcasting it
Use encryption - WPA/WPA2 Personal (Strong password)
5Ghz Only allow approved MAC addresses (devices) to connect
Enable Firewall on the router (usually default)
External HDD is a media store for movies, songs and
photos that can be streamed to all devices on the network.
2.4Ghz Besides gaming, XBOX 360 with a network connection will
