This research project investigates the development of computer security documentation. Computer security includes the protection of hardware, software, and/or digital information from theft and/or damage, along with preventing disruption or misdirection of the services a computer may provide.The scope of the research was to develop a document detailing the basic fundamental concepts of computer security that individuals of all backgrounds can use without requiring prerequisite knowledge of computer security. The core concepts of the document encompass phishing, social engineering, password security, trusted/untrusted networks, viruses, malware, and antivirus software. Both technical and non-technical individuals can utilize the document to learn how to be safe online and make informed decisions on the internet. The evaluation of the efficacy of the document relies on two surveys. The methodology involved participants taking a pre-survey before reading the document. Followed by reading the developed document and afterward taking a post-survey. The results of the first survey, in comparison to the second survey, are used to determine the efficacy. The participants were selected on a voluntary basis, with the focus being on non-technical individuals of varying backgrounds.https://openriver.winona.edu/urc2018/1000/thumbnail.jp
