Protect performance and mental health by using good Facebook privacy settings and practices
Thursday, March 5th 2009 @ 12:00 AM (not yet rated)
I believe the impacts of identity theft, data leakage and cyber-stalking are going to become huge issues in business and society in the near future, as everyone starts using Facebook and other social networking tools.
Facebook is a huge double-edged sword for businesses and individuals. It's actually a very useful tool for certain kinds of communication and collaboration. Many people now use it, both in business and at home; some without knowing its risks. But after recording this hour-long audio program, entitled Facebook Privacy and Security Guidelines with Tom Eston, it's become clear to me that virtually everyone needs to pay more attention to how they use Facebook and other social networking tools.
I have just posted this important audio program in the online store, with a deep discount for Streetwise Security Zone members. This is my second premium audio program on Internet security awareness, and you can find out more about it by clicking HERE.
Business managers should encourage their staff who use Facebook to listen to this program. It will allow them to better protect personal information at work and at home. Identity theft and cyber-stalking can have a big impact on their mental well-being, as well as their job performance.
Facebook privacy settings and usage policies are also important for protecting the business's interests in terms of information leakage and potential social engineering risks.
College students and parents of children who use Facebook will benefit from understanding the implications of how they select their privacy settings within Facebook. Cyber-bullying and cyber-stalking are becoming more common and more dangerous. It's going to be very difficult to convince your children and friends not to use these tools that are now part of their culture. But it is possible to show them how to minimize the risks.
The 1 hour Facebook Privacy and Security Guidelines audio program costs only $5.00 for Full Members of The Streetwise Security Zone. It's best to listen to this program while sitting at your computer, logged into Facebook, where you can follow along and easily change the settings as Tom and I discuss them.
Please let me know what you think of this program.
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Scott Wright
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