Discover Cyber Security presentation by www.2webdesign.com from the AFOA SK "Investing in Our Future" 17th Annual Conference, AGM & Tradeshow. In honour of Canada's Cyber Security Awareness Month, presenter Mouneeb Shahid defines the top cyber security issues, showcases the impact of compromised security, and highlights the most crucial steps to reinforce cyber security.

1. Discover Cyber Security
Presented by: Mouneeb Shahid

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Discover
Cyber
Security

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Top Cyber Security Issues
Impact of Compromising Security
7 Most Crucial Steps to Reinforce Cyber Security
Success Stories
Discover
Cyber
Security
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1. PHISHING
• spoof emails
• harvest details
• stolen funds
• misused identities
Cyber
Security
Issue #1

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2. POISONED WEBSITES
• points to juicy story
• destination infects computer
• issue fake virus alert
• buy malware to get rid of virus
Cyber
Security
Issue #2

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3. SOCIAL MEDIA
• spread Trojans, Worms and
Malware
• masked links
• can compromise networks
• Links to your website
Cyber
Security
Issue #3

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4. DDOS ATTACKS
(DISTRIBUTED DENIAL OF
SERVICE)
• flood of traffic
• block real traffic
Cyber
Security
Issue #4

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5. DATED BROWSERS,
APPLICATIONS
• gain access to emails
• forget to download updates for
add-ons
• learn about your “digital
shadow” (myshadow.org)
Cyber
Security
Issue #5

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6. WEBSITE FILE
PERMISSIONS!
“lacking security configuration”
• websites can be compromised
• data can be stolen
• blacklisted from Google
Cyber
Security
Issue #6

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7. OUTDATED HARDWARE
• Server hardware
• Firewalls and security
• Nation-wide / Global
accessibility
Cyber
Security
Issue #7

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8. MOBILE BROWSERS/APPS
• may not be as secure as
desktop
• same device for personal and
work
• apps <vs> browsers
Cyber
Security
Issue #8

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9. ERROR HANDLING
• missing pages and server
errors should be handled by
code
• display custom page
• do not divulge system
information to user
Cyber
Security
Issue #9

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10.PRIVATE WEBSITE FILES
LEAKAGE
• Google permissions
• File permissions
• Using different servers
Cyber
Security
Issue #10

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Impact of
Compromised
Cyber
Security

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1.Government of Canada
Ashley Madison
Security
Compromise
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• Ashley Madison
Security
Compromise

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• Government of Canada is
investing $140+ million in
cyber security
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• RCMP, Public Safety Canada
• Communications Security
Establishment
• Canadian Security Intelligence
Service (CSIS)
Security
Compromise

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• SVDNGOVERNANCE.com
Security
Compromise

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• Lack of Credibility &
Reputation
• Damage trust
• Loss of revenue
Security
Compromise

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7 Steps to
Reinforce
Cyber
Security

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STEP
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1. WEBSITE SECURITY
POLICY
• acceptable internet use policy
• ban unrelated sites
• password controls
• rules for email safety & privacy
• social media policy

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STEP
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2. STAY UP-TO-DATE
• Meet industry standards
• Compliancy Standards
• Accessibility Standards
• Use experienced developers

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STEP
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3. PROTECTION
• Firewalls
• Antivirus
• Anti-malware
• Strong encryption (HTTPS)
• Display independent site
certification (TRUSTe)

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STEP
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4. BACKUP and BACKUP
again
• schedule regular backups
(utilize realtime-backups)
• plan for “disaster recovery”

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STEP
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5. MONITOR
• Hosting server use and
access
• Website traffic and visitors

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STEP
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6. CHOOSE SECURITY OVER
CONVENIENCE
• build security into website
design
• hard to retrofit security to a
website already under attack

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STEP
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7. WEBSITE
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
• Select the right Content
Management System for your
organization website
• Understand the risks with free
and open-source systems

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Risk
Management
• Develop a Risk Management Plan !
1. Identify potential risks!
2. Create a Proposed Mitigation Plan

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