Below are links to US-CERT publications. These are excellent resources for anyone who is concerned about cyber security.

General information

• Why is Cyber Security a Problem?
• Guidelines for Publishing Information Online
• Understanding Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

General security

• Choosing and Protecting Passwords
• Understanding Anti-Virus Software
• Understanding Firewalls
• Coordinating Virus and Spyware Defense
• Debunking Some Common Myths
• Good Security Habits
• Safeguarding Your Data
• Real-World Warnings Keep You Safe Online
• Keeping Children Safe Online

Attacks and threats

• Dealing with Cyberbullies
• Understanding Hidden Threats: Corrupted Software Files
• Understanding Hidden Threats: Rootkits and Botnets
• Preventing and Responding to Identity Theft
• Recovering from Viruses, Worms, and Trojan Horses
• Recognizing and Avoiding Spyware
• Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
• Understanding Denial-of-Service Attacks
• Identifying Hoaxes and Urban Legends
• Avoiding the Pitfalls of Online Trading

Email and communication

• Understanding Your Computer: Email Clients
• Using Caution with Email Attachments
• Reducing Spam
• Benefits and Risks of Free Email Services
• Benefits of Blind Carbon Copy (BCC)
• Understanding Digital Signatures
• Using Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms Safely
• Staying Safe on Social Network Sites

Mobile devices

• Protecting Portable Devices: Physical Security
• Protecting Portable Devices: Data Security
• Using Caution with USB Drives
• Securing Wireless Networks
• Cybersecurity for Electronic Devices
• Defending Cell Phones and PDAs Against Attack

Privacy

• How Anonymous Are You?
• Protecting Your Privacy
• Understanding Encryption
• Effectively Erasing Files
• Supplementing Passwords

Safe browsing

• Understanding Your Computer: Web Browsers
• Evaluating Your Web Browser's Security Settings
• Shopping Safely Online
• Browsing Safely: Understanding Active Content and Cookies
• Understanding Web Site Certificates
• Understanding Internationalized Domain Names
• Understanding Bluetooth Technology
• Avoiding Copyright Infringement

Software and applications

• Understanding Patches
• Understanding Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
• Risks of File-Sharing Technology
• Reviewing End-User License Agreements
• Understanding Your Computer: Operating Systems

A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety