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Governor Pawlenty has proclaimed October as Cyber-Security Awareness Month and has urged all Minnesota residents to take steps to protect themselves from online dangers and threats.

The following links have been compiled to help residents learn more about using the internet safely and responsibly.

  1. Governor Tim Pawlenty 's Proclamation September 29th, 2005
  2. Dates to Remember

Getting Started

How Safe Are You? Take the Cyber-Security Quiz!
Top Eight Cyber-Security Practices
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General Information

United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) 

The US-CERT, a partnership between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the public and private sectors, coordinates defense against and responses to cyber attacks across the nation. The US-CERT Reading Room offers resources for both home and business users, on topics such as securing your computer, protecting yourself against spyware, and even online signup for cyber-security alerts.

Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center

This center has prepared a easy reference guide to cyber-security matters. Password tips, how to recognize common scams and more information are here at your fingertips - select this link to Download Brochure

Consumer Online Safety -- Federal Trade Commission

The Federal Trade Commission's has a special "E-Commerce and the Internet" section with more than 80 online safety guides from online auctions to e-mail and other "dot con" scams.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Online Safety Tips

Quick tips to protect you and your family from internet fraud. The site also includes links to an online internet crime reporting form.

Small Businesses

A Common Sense Guide to Cyber-Security for Small Businesses: US-CERT

Select this link to download this 35-page guide, which includes best practices for small businesses owners. Developed by the Internet Security Alliance and available through the US-CERT Reading Room.

E-Commerce and the Internet: Federal Trade Commission

Web service scams, securing your server, reducing the risks to your computer systems are just a few of the useful publications offered by the Federal Trade Commission.

Identity Theft Business Publications: Federal Trade Commission

Guidance for businesses on the risk for information compromise.

Resources for Parents, Educators and Students

Internet Keep Safe Coalition: ikeepsafe.org

This website teaches children to safely navigate the Internet through a virtual playground with Faux Paw the Technocat. It also includes storybooks, an animated video download, and educational games. Educational materials including worksheets and tests are also available for parents and educators.

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children - "Don't Believe the Type"

The Center has published a site on the topic of online dangers, including a section for parents and guardians on "What to Watch for and What To Know." The site also includes a special section for teens, and an online game called "ID The Creep" to raise awareness of the dangers on online chat rooms, instant messaging and more.

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children - Netsmartz

Netsmartz was created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. It offers a wide variety of additional resources including the "online lingo" guide for parents to understand the acronyms kids use when communicating online, suggested internet safety pledges of kids of different ages, and real life stories of kids who met danger online.

Federal Bureau of Investigation: A Parents Guide to Internet Safety

This brochure (pdf), produced by the FBI Crimes Against Children Program, includes useful information for parents, including signs that your child may be at risk.

Downloads

2006 Cyber-Security Calendar (Powerpoint)

The cyber security tips provided in this monthly calendar will assist in raising your awareness of cyber security and helping you to protect yourself in cyberspace.

2006 Faux Paw the Techno Cat Calendar for Kids (Powerpoint)

This calendar was designed especially for children and features Faux Paw the Techno Cat. Faux Paw mizes fun and learning with special quizzes, puzzles and coloring pages for kids and reminders for parents.

Suggestions for using the internet safely

Learn more about using the internet safely and responsibly.  The following information is available to for everyone to take steps to protect themselves from online dangers and threats.

The following links have been compiled to help people learn more about using the internet safely and responsibly.

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