They’re out to get youSecurity Awareness Campaign

Elise RodersRhodes, TNC 20046-6-2004

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The development of a national campaign• Brief history• Results and current status• Plans for the near future• European campaign?

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Why did SURFnet start ‘They’re out to get you’?• Internet worms and viruses present network

administrators with high workload.• Many students and researchers have always-

on connections to the local university network.• Many institutions started their own awareness

campaigns.• SURFnet-CERT was asked to provide an

efficient solution.

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List of demands

• The campaign had to be general enough to be used widely

• The message had to be clear and simple• The campaign had to focus on network related

issues (so spam and illegal downloads are not addressed)

• Some universities did ask for back-ups to be highlighted

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The’re out to get you3 Golden Rules1. Install security software and updates2. Keep passwords to yourself3. Back-up your files

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Message distributed widely

• 2500 posters• 200,000 freecards• Website: www.outtogetyou.nl• Newsletter• Press release• Screensaver• Etc.

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Plans for future

• More publicity• Give-aways (pens, keyrings etc.)• More interactivity• New functionality on website

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They’re out to get you beyond our borders?

The campaign which has been developed by SURFnet can be used internationally.

• NRENs may use the Dutch concept (we will get you in touch with the designers)

• A truly European campaign may be developed (any thoughts on this are welcome!)

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Any questions?

For more information:

Elise RodersManager Community SupportSURFnet bvelise.roders@surfnet.nl