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TOPIC: Computer Science, Information Technology & CyberSecurity

Why Internet Resources?

You may find a wide variety of information from the Internet. Carefully choosing and using the Internet resources can be very beneficial to your research.

Be aware that information on the internet is not regulated for quality or accuracy, so it is important for you to evaluate the source. Try the evaluation criteria on "Evaluating Sources" to decide when it is appropriate to use that information.

Web resources can be web pages and documents on the internet that provide useful information. 

Examples include: 

  • Information on government agencies and non profit organizations
  • Current information on weather, news, or sport scores
  • Videos, podcasts, blogs, images, statistics, etc.

Selected Web Resources

  
  • Center for Internet Security

    A nonprofit organization that develops cybersecurity products and services.

  • Cyber Security Tips

    From US-CERT, United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team which provides information about "common security issues for non-technical computer users".

  • Microsoft Security Essentials

    Links to security updates, products and scans, computer security.

  • On-Guard online

    Co-sponsored by federal government agencies and the technology industry, this guide provides computer security tips and internet fraud information.

  • ProcessLibrary.com

    Uniblue launched ProcessLibrary.com in 2004. Written in plain English and free to all PC users, this Web site provides a unique and detailed online database that lists everything that should, and should not be running on your computer.

  • Professor Messer - Computer Science & IT

    Explore the many videos geared toward computer programming.

  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security

    The mission of the Department of Homeland Security is to protect the United States from threats.

  • Cybersecurity - U.S. Department of Defense

    The official website of the U.S. Department of Defense has a page devoted to cybersecurity. It provides information on issues, fact sheets, links to other government agencies, and sources for related information.

  • Virginia Cyber Range

    Our scalable, cloud-hosted infrastructure provides students with virtual environments for realistic, hands-on cybersecurity labs and exercises.
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