Center for Cyber Defense Education and Outreach
The Chattanooga State Community College Center for Cyber Defense Education and Outreach provides programming, cyber defense and networking program information, general information about cyber defense/security, links to valuable cyber security education and training material and provides an avenue to promote collaboration and interaction between students, faculty and the community.
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STUDENTS
Computer Information Technology AAS
Cyber Defense Concentration
Cyber Training
How to Succeed in IT (or not)
College IT Policies
College IT Services
MAGIC Resources
- Essential Skills to becoming a Master Hacker
- Elastic Endpoint Security - How to get Started in CTF’s
- Infosec Institute - Tools of the Trade and Resources to Prepare for a CTF
- No Starch Press - Books on everything from Programming to Hacking to just for fun Projects.
- Vulnerability Hub - A website with practice boxes of varying levels for you to test your might against!
- Over The Wire - Mini Hacking based games.
Kali Linux Resources
Python Resources
- Python’s Official Website
- Python for Beginners
- Learn Python with Code Academy
- Python Scripting for the Aspiring Hacker
Research Paper Sources
- APA Formatting 7th Edition Citation
- NIST Source - National Vulnerability Database
- NIST Source - Computer Security Resource Center
Other
EDUCATORS
Patrick Ward's Presentation at 3CS 2019
Kali on Raspberry PI Presentation
Applied Cryptography Teaching Resources
- Overview
- Unit 1 - Symmetric Key Cryptography & Lab
- Unit 2 - Public Key Cryptography & Lab
- Unit 3 - Hash Functions & Lab
- Unit 4 - Digital Signature & Lab
STEM Day Resources
Web Sites
- Air Traffic Visualization
- Big Data Visualizations
- Cool Big Data Visualizations
- Solar Eclipse 2017 Visualization
Cyber Threat Maps
- CheckPoint Cyber Threat Map
- FireEye Cyber Threat Map
FBI Web Sites
- Internet Crime Complaint Center
- Internet Safety
Presentations
- Intro to Network Security (Student Presentation)
High School Resources
COMMUNITY
Cyber-Seniors Inc.
Cyber Seniors Day 2019 Presentation
Stop.Think.Connect. Older American Resources
Stay Safe Online
- National Cybersecurity Alliance
- Child Online Safety
- Stay Safe Online YouTube Videos
- Stay Safe Online Twitter Channel
Online Safety Tips (from various resources)
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Think before you click.
Think about which web site you are visiting and what might be on their web site before you click on a link. -
Practice Safe Browsing
The web site's address should always start with “https,” instead of just “http,” and have a padlock icon in the URL field. -
Be Careful What You Download
Don't download and run executable files on your computer unless you really know where they came from and what they do. -
Create Complex/Strong Passwords
Create passwords with characters from at least three classes: upper case, lower case, and punctuation marks and digits.
Passwords should be at least 12 characters long, never used on more than one web site, and changed every 90 days. -
Use a Password Management System
A password management program can remember unique passwords for all your accounts, and you only need to remember one password. -
Only Make Online Purchases From Reputable, Secure Sites
Verify that the web site where you are purchasing is actually associated with the company that you are intending to do business. -
Only use Secure Public Wi-Fi
You should never use an unsecured (unlocked with no password) public Wi-Fi network unless you absolutely have to. If you do use one, avoid logging into any of your accounts online or on apps or entering in any personal or financial information. -
When in doubt, call support
The best security software programs offer 24x7 support. If you have any suspicion you’ve been hacked, call for help. If you think your device is under malware, spyware, Trojan Horse, or ransomware attack, call for help. Do not call the phone number that pops up on your computer. -
Close unused accounts
Unused accounts can be a rich source of personal information for cyber-criminals. Sometimes kids create an account with their first and last name or their birthday in the username. If you think you won’t be revisiting the site, it’s best to close the account. -
Backup data regularly
Backup your private photos or tax information. One of the best ways to combat the threat of ransomware is to backup your data regularly. Backup your kids’ devices, too, and teach your teens to do the same.