1. Presented By:
Elvis Kostyuk and Deidter Stadnyk
WEB SECURITY
What Is It and Why Should You Care?

2. Web security is simply how secure a person is while
utilizing the internet.
As society becomes increasingly connected digitally,
being cautious while being online is trickier, and more
important than ever before.
Basic Definition

3. Not having proper security measures taken can result
in information you post online get out and potentially
fall into the wrong hands.
Credit card information, personal information, or
simply having something you write reach an
unintended audience (your boss).
Why Is Security Important?

4. Many online tools have developed in recent years,
completely changing the way we engage and
collaborate with others
You are the first generation to be brought up with
these tools readily available
Examples include…
The Internet and You
(More That Liking Statuses…)

5. Facebook (Arguably the most relevant to teens,
young adults)
Twitter
Tumblr
Instagram
Google Drive
Google +
Dropbox
Tools That Bring Us Closer

6. Quick Tips: Facebook Privacy

7. "There was a picture taken of me at a party, doing rails off a
stripper. Now grandma has seen it tagged on my wall,
before I had a chance to remove it! #grounded"
"My news feed is clogged with my old school-mates
preaching their communist propaganda. #loveitorleaveit"
"My boss sent me a friend request, but I don't want him to
know about my involvement in weekend hate crimes.
#freeamerica"
Some Common Problems…

8. Manually approving a tag
Newsfeed manager
Friend vs. Acquaintance status
How To Avoid Disaster

9. How To Manually Approve Tags

10. How To Manage Your News Feed

11. How To Appoint
Acquaintance or Restricted Status

12. Visiting harmful sites can accrue viruses and spyware
Spyware Includes
Trojans: Allows unauthorized access to your pc, useful
for hackers wishing to take control.
Key Loggers: Track keystrokes in hope to find info such
as credit card numbers, passwords you use for
websites.
Adware: Displays banners when person is surfing the
net, bombarding the user with advertisements in
absurd amounts.
Harmful Threats & Viruses

13. Install ad blockers, such as the free AdBlock Plus
add-on for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox to
get rid of pesky ads that crowd your screen.
Utilizing an Anti-Virus is essential to keep threats
such as trojans out of a user’s computer AVG Free
is a great option.
Trying to stick to established websites rather
than third-party ones
Ways to Minimize Risk

14. You Are Never Completely Safe
Some viruses are hard for anti-viruses to catch,
regular scans are recommended
You never know where your information from social
media sites like Facebook will end up, take
precautions
It Should Be Noted…

15. It is crucial to take great care with what one
uploads online, especially now that it is
increasingly easier for outsiders to see something
you may have intended for a more intimate
audience.
With proper measures taken by the user, there is
far less risk associated with surfing the internet.
In Conclusion

16. END
Thank you for listening!