Digital+Security+(self-protection)

9. "Digit**al Security (self-protection):** electronic precautions to guarantee safety. In any society, there are individuals who steal, deface, or disrupt other people. The same is true for the digital community. It is not enough to trust other members in the community for our own safety. In our own homes, we put locks on our doors and fire alarms in our houses to provide some level of protection. The same must be true for the digital security. We need to have virus protection, backups of data, and surge control of our equipment. As responsible citizens, we must protect our information from outside forces that might cause disruption or harm." (Ribble)

//Have you set up tracking software to find missing equipment?// ||
 * =1. LOSS OR THEFT= || //Do you protect your equipment from being lost or stolen?//
 * =2. SURGE EQUIPMENT= || //Is your equipment protected against a surge in electricity?// ||
 * =3. BACKING UP DATA= || //Do you regularly back up your documents?// ||
 * =4. VIRUS PROTECTION= || //Do you have virus protection software on your computer?// ||
 * =5. STOPPING HACKERS= || //Is your computer safe from hackers?// ||

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SOURCES: Ribble, Mike. "Nine Elements." //Digital Citizenship: Using Technology// //Appropiately//. N.p., 2011. Web. 14 Nov. 2011.  [] [] [|http://www.cim.mcgill.ca/~sveta/COMP102/computer-cartoon-class.gif] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] []