An official State of Delaware site.

Official websites end in .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use https://

The https:// at the beginning of the delaware.gov address means you are safely connected to the government website. Any information that you provide is securely transmitted.


Resources & Non-Technical Publications

Check out all the great resources below for even more Cybersecurity information!

Basic Resources

6 Ways to Secure your Router

Groups Organized Against Cyber Crime

Technical Information

  • IT Security Technical Publications
    CIS Critical Security Controls The Center for Internet Security (CIS) presents the CIS Controls for Effective Cyber Defense Version 6.0, a recommended set of actions that provide specific and actionable ways to stop today’s most pervasive and dangerous cyber-attacks.

What To Do If You’re A Victim

Available Tools / Virus Protection

Delaware Cybersecurity Laws

  • Title 6- Chapter 12b – COMPUTER SECURITY BREACHES
    Summary of House Bill 180: Delaware Data Breach Law
  • Title 11-Chapter 5- SPECIFIC OFFENSES
  • 932 – Unauthorized Access
  • 933 – Theft of Computer Services
  • 934 – Interruption of Computer Services
  • 935 – Misuse of Computer System Information
  • 936 – Destruction of Computer Equipment
  • 937 – Unrequested or Unauthorized Electronic Mail or Use of Network or Software to Cause Same
  • 938 – Failure to Promptly Cease Electronic Communication Upon Request
  • 939 – Penalties
  • 940 – Venue
  • 941 – Remedies of Aggrieved Persons
Consumer Federal trade Commission logo
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SANS
DHS Cybersecurity Links
National Institute of Standards and Technology
MS-ISAC
Pew Research Center

Infographics

Cyberattacks Threat to Government

In 2018, the United States was the country most severely affected by cybercrime in terms of financial damage: industry experts estimate that the U.S. government faced costs of over 13.7 billion U.S. dollars as a result of cyberattacks.

  1. The Risk is constantly growing
  2. The Threat is constantly evolving
  3. Budgets & the Economy take a big hit
  4. Hackers want public sector date
  5. Threats are increasingly targeted

Internet of Me

Data about you can be used in a variety of ways, sometimes in ways you wouldn’t expect or even approve. That’s why it is important to understand the value of your personal information and how to manage it when possible.

When you use your connected devices, you are continuously generating information about yourself and others.

  • Personal Information Is Like Money. Value It. Protect It.
  • Own Your Online Presence.
  • Lock Down Your Login!

Security and the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things includes both traditional electronics and everyday “things” embedded with sensors, computing & networking capabilties.

Some of these devices are undeniably very useful, such as household thermostats which allow us to log on at a distance and turn on our heating before heading home.

Some Risks Include:

  • Intrusion of Privacy
  • Risks to Your Physical Home
  • Safety, Location