Computer Services      

Keeping personal information secure is a crucial part of safe internet browsing. Aside from keeping your computing resources updated with the latest patches and security fixes one must protect themselves from social engineering tactics meant to steal personal information. This resource page is meant to inform and provide information on how to keep yourself and your computing resources protected against malicious intent.  

Know what phishing and email scams look like and what the intentions are behind them.
http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-symptoms.aspx

Protect your privacy on the internet
http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/prevent.aspx

Creating strong password for your accounts
http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/passwords-create.aspx
               
Microsoft Security Essentials is free for home use and should be installed to protect against viruses and malware.
                http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/security-essentials-download

Keep your windows based PC updated with the latest updates and security patches from Microsoft.
                http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Updating-your-computer

*Licensing for Microsoft Security Essentials mandates that installation is for home use only. Do not install this application on CCSJ computers.
*Do not attempt to update computers at CCSJ. Updates to computers are managed by the Computer Services department.