Suggested Topics

Internet security and safety crosses a broad range of topics. There are no predetermined topics that must be covered. Participants are encouraged to learn more about the issues, topics, and risks young people face on the Internet before starting the creative process. More information on these topics can be found at www.staysafeonline.org and through the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center.

• Ideas for topics include, but are not limited, to:
• Phishing
• Botnets
• Computer maintenance
• Cybersafety tips: how to protect yourself online, including on social networking sites
• Cyberbullying
• Cyber ethics
• Encrypting files/e-mails
• Global cybercrime: includes identity theft, extortion, denial of service, and web defacement
• Guidelines or suggestions for effective passwords
• Malicious code (worms and viruses)
• Physical security
• Safeguarding data: confidentiality, privacy, and identity theft
• Security of wireless/mobile devices
• Security risks of Peer 2 Peer file-sharing applications
• Security updates, antivirus software, and firewalls
• Spyware