A library of security information from local, state, and federal government, private non-profit organizations, and the business community.

General Security Issues

• SANS Information Security Reading Room
• Computer Security Resource Center – National Institute of Standards and Technology
• US-CERT: United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
• StaySafeOnline.org
• Internet Tips for Consumers – Attorney General Of Texas
• OnGuardOnline.gov
• Computer Information Technology and Electronic Crime - Texas Department of Public Safety
• Apple Product Security
• Microsoft Security

Special Topics

Hoaxes

• Snopes – Urban Legends
• Hoax Busters
• Symantec Security Response – Hoaxes

Phishing

• Anti-Phishing Working Group
• US-CERT Cyber Security Tip – Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
• Why Phishing Works

Protecting Your Children

• The Federal Bureau of Investigation
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Phone: 1-800-843-5678
• Texas Amber Alert Network – Texas Department of Public Safety
• Tips for Protecting Your Children Online – Attorney General Of Texas
• Internet Keep Safe Coalition
• Protect Kids.com – educational information for parents about the risks involved and resources available to ensure child Internet safety
• Netsmartz.org – interactive games for kids and testimonials of victims aimed at teens
• Protect Your Children Online – StaySafeOnline.org tips
• Children's Internet Protection Act

Social Engineering & Identity Theft

• CERT^® Advisory CA-1991-04 Social Engineering
• Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
• Fighting Identity Theft
• How Identity Theft Works
• Identity Theft Consumer Guide – PDF (6.89 MB)
• Identity Theft Resource Center

Reporting Fraud & Abuse

• Federal Trade Commission – FTC Consumer Complaint Form
• FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
• OnGuardOnline – File a Complaint
• The CyberTipline – handles leads from individuals reporting the sexual exploitation of children

This site is a reference site. The links are to provide consumers with a listing of references to find answers, learn, stay abreast of the newest information. Some of the information provided in these sites are from commercial vendors and are not an endorsement of any kind. They are used for informational purposes only.