Digital Data Security

by Heather C. Hudak

Overview

The online world is an environment full of opportunity—and risks. Social networks and online shopping sites encourage users to share personal information about themselves, but this can expose them to Identity spoofing and theft. Digital Data Security explores the many issues involved with cyber security, how companies combat hackers, and and how individuals must take charge of their own digital safety. Teacher’s guide available.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778753315
Publisher:	Crabtree Publishing Company
Publication date:	03/05/2019
Series:	Get Informed-Stay Informed Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1140L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Global Security Risks 4

What is digital data security and how does it affect everyday life?

How big a problem is it?

Why is it important to get informed and to stay informed about it?

Chapter 2 How to Get Informed 8

Good sources of information-online and in hard copy-and understanding context and bias

Key terms, interpretations, statistics, and graphics

What should you aim for in learning about a new topic?

Chapter 3 The Big Picture 14

The difference between data and information

Breaches of computer security systems

A brief history of computers and the Internet

Computer viruses and antiviruses

Different types of hackers.

Chapter 4 An Informed Decision 24

Information literacy and exploring different perspectives

Digital data security measures of small, medium, and large businesses, governments, and ordinary citizens

Responsibilities for keeping data safe

Examples of cybercrimes.

Chapter 5 Staying Informed 36

Good specific source materials about digital data security

Machine learning, the Internet of Things, and future trends in cybercrime.

Chapter 6 Plan of Action 40

Developing your own news diet Tips for searching for key information on the Internet

How to avoid being a victim of cybercrime.

Glossary 44

Source Notes 46

Find Out More 47

Index 48