Be Safe in Cyber World

DO's
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For Students
 Development Committee

Chairperson:

Prof. Amarendra Behera, Joint Director, Central Institute of Educational

Technology, NCERT, New Delhi

Member Coordinator:

Dr. Angel Rathnabai, Assistant Professor, Central Institute of Educational

Technology, NCERT, New Delhi

Members:

Dr. Indu Kumar, Associate Professor and Head, Department of ICT&

Training Division, Central Institute of Educational Technology, NCERT,
New Delhi
Dr. Mohd. Mamur Ali, Assistant Professor, Central Institute of
Educational Technology, NCERT, New Delhi
Dr. Rejaul Karim Barbhuiya, Assistant Professor, Department of
Education in Science and Mathematics, NCERT, New Delhi
D. Varada M.Nikalje, Associate Professor, Department of Elementary
Education, NCERT, New Delhi
Ms. Surbhi, Assistant Professor, Central Institute of Educational
Technology, NCERT, New Delhi
Mr. I L Narasimha Rao, Project Manager II, Center for Development of
Advanced Computing (CDAC), Hyderabad.
Ms. Sujata Mukherjee, Global Research and APAC Outreach Lead, Google
India Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad.
Capt. Vineet Kumar, Founder and President, Cyber Peace Foundation,
Ranchi, Jharkand
Ms. Chandni Agarwal, National ICT Awardee and Head, Department of
Computer Science, Maharaja Agrasen Model School, ,Delhi.
Ms. Vineeta Garg, Head, Department of Computer Science,Shaheed
Rajpal DAV Public School, Delhi.
Internet has considered itself as a greatest platform and technology in
this century and become an integral part of our daily lives. It helps us as
a learning and communication tool and offers us a wide range of
opportunities. It is an invaluable source of knowledge and encourages
creativity and imagination. Internet ethics implies our behavior while
using it for different purposes. We should be aware that we should
always be honest, respect the rights and property of others on web.
Cybersafety is the safe and responsible use of information and
communication technology. It is about keeping information safe and
secure, but also about being responsible with that information, being
respectful of other people online, and using good 'netiquette' (internet
etiquette). Here are some tips to keep you safe online.

DO’s @

1. Respect the privacy of others.

2. Report and flag content that is abusive or illegal.
3. Adhere to copyright restrictions when downloading material
from the Internet, including software, games, movies, or music.
4. Use an alias/ alternate name as username if you use need to
interact/ chat with others online.
5. Report online bullying immediately to the teacher & parents/
some one whom you trust.
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6. Use a strong and unique password with combinations of

numbers, uppercase & lowercase letter and special characters
for each account(s).
7. Keep browser, operating system and antivirus up-to-date.
8. Obtain software from trusted sources. Always scan files before
opening them.
9. Lock your screen when you're finished using your computer/
tablet/ phone. Further, set it to lock automatically when it goes
to sleep.
10. Check to see if the web address begins with https:// whenever
you sign in online.
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DO’s

11. Make privacy settings in social media accounts such that profile
and posts are visible only to close friends and acquaintances.
12. Connect only with known individuals.
13. Be mindful of your digital reputation -- think twice before you
post something embarrassing, harmful or inappropriate.
14. Report to the service provider immediately if the account is
hacked. If possible deactivate your account.
 DON’Ts

1. Don't share your personal information: real name, date of birth,

phone number etc. unnecessary.
2. Don't send your pictures to unknown persons or share it in
social media.
3. Don't open emails and attachments from strangers.
4. Don‛t respond to any suspicious email, instant message or web
page asking for personal information.
5. Don't enter a password when someone is sitting beside you as
they may see it.
6. Don‛t share your password with anyone.
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7. Don't save your username and password on the browser.

8. Don't steal other‛s information.
9. Don‛t access or use files without the permission of the owner.
10. Don't copy software which has copyright without the author‛s
permission.
11. Don't bully others online by teasing, threatening, using rude or
offensive language, making derogatory or hateful comments etc.
12. Don't use someone else‛s password even if it is shared with you.
 DON’Ts

13. Don't log in as someone else to read their emails or mess with
their online profiles.
14. Don't attempt to infect or in any way try to make someone
else‛s computer unusable.
15. Meet people you've known through online alone; inform an adult
or a friend.
16. Don't open or download any attachments from an unknown
source as they may contain viruses.
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