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Defense and Development for Michigan Citizens, Businesses and Industry
This report underscores Michigan's commitment to cybersecurity. It is an action plan that offers clear approaches for safeguarding our families, protecting Michigan's infrastructure and shielding our economy. In keeping with Michigan's innovative spirit, these pages also outline ways in which our state will seize the economic opportunities spawned by the burgeoning field of cybersecurity.

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Social Networking Safety Tips

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Run a Clean Machine!

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Mobile Devices Tips

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Fight Against Viruses!

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Install and use Anti-virus software.

Keep it up to date.

Scan system once per week.

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Install a Firewall!

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Utilize a firewall to protect computer systems.

Use a combination of software and hardware firewall for better protection.

Use Spyware and Block Ads

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Secure Your Email!

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Don't open suspicious email.

Viruses are spread through downloaded attachments.

Think before you download!

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Safe Online Shopping

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Check for and Install Updates

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Keep your operating system patched always.

Keep all applications patched.

Apply critical updates whenever available.

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Protect Your Identity

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Things You Should Know

Definitions

Credit Card Security

Identity Theft

Hardware Firewall vs Software Firewall

Best practices

Security Tips from US-Cert

For a complete list of tips

Risks of File-Sharing Technology

Keeping Children Safe Online

Understanding Your Computer: Email Clients

Understanding Encryption

Understanding Digital Signatures

Protecting Your Privacy

Using Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms Safely

Using Caution with Email Attachments

Benefits of Blind Carbon Copy

Related Security Websites

FTC Identity Theft Site

Protect MI Child Registry

Michigan Identity Theft Unit

Security for Kids

Privacy for Consumers

More Security Websites

Security Alerts

MI-ISAC

US-Cert Cyber Alerts

Virus Alerts

Featured Security Newsletters

Michigan Cyber Initiative News April 2013, Issue 14

Michigan Cyber Initiative News March 2013, Issue 13

Michigan Cyber Initiative News February 2013, Issue 12

Michigan Cyber Initiative News January 2013, Issue 11

Phishing Alert - Fake Traffic Tickets and False Credit Union Messages (August 2011)

Cyber Crime: How It Happens and How You Can Protect Yourself (July 2011)

Securing Mobile Devices(June 2011)

Cyber Bullying (May 2011)

Phishing Alert - Epsilon Data Breach (April 2011)

Safeguarding Personal Data (March 2011)

Cyber News and Information

• Michigan Cyber Range

• Cyber Summit Presentations

• October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

• Stop. Think. Connect. - Stay Safe Online Music Video by EMC and RSA

• Michigan Excellence in Cyber Education

• NASCIO Cyber Awareness Site

• Symantec Internet Security Threat Report

• Fortinet - Threat Research and Response

• Microsoft Security Intelligence Report

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