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==Using ACT to Search for Tools==
==ACT Home Page==


The ACT website is user-friendly and offers several ways to find the information you need:
The ACT website is user-friendly and offers several ways to find the information you need:


Homepage: The homepage provides an overview of ACT's mission and resources.
* Homepage: The homepage provides quick access to:
Navigation Menu: The navigation menu at the top allows you to explore different sections of the website, such as "About," "Find Your Community," and "Get Involved."
** Anyone who needs guidance on basic cybersecurity protection through Everyday Cybersecurity
Search Bar: The search bar lets you look for specific cybersecurity tools or topics.
** High-Risk Community Members to Find Tools & Resources specific to their needs
** Cybercrime Victims by providing a link to reporting resources
* Navigation Menu: The navigation menu to the left allows you to explore different sections of the site from any page
* Search Box: The search box lets you look for specific cybersecurity tools or topics


==Finding Cybersecurity Tools==
==Finding Cybersecurity Tools==


ACT Wiki: A core component of ACT is the user-friendly cybersecurity tools wiki. This wiki categorizes cybersecurity resources based on specific needs, making it easy to find relevant tools for parents, businesses, journalists, etc.
===ACT Wiki===
Community Pages: The "Find Your Community" section connects you with resources tailored to your specific needs and background.
Additional Resources


==The ACT website also offers==
A core component of ACT is the community-friendly cybersecurity tools wiki. This wiki categorizes cybersecurity resources based on community-specific needs, making it easy for community members to find relevant tools for communities as diverse as parents, businesses, journalists, etc. The entry point into this wiki is [[Find Your Community|Find Your Community]]


News and Events: Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats and initiatives by exploring the News & Events section.
===High-Risk Community Pages===
Get Involved: Learn how to contribute to a safer digital world by volunteering or raising awareness.
 
By using the ACT website, you can gain valuable knowledge and tools to protect yourself and your community from cyber threats.
Communities typically categorized as having inherently high-risk characteristics also feature a community-specific page describing high-level protection needs and approaches; a navigation hierarchy leading to relevant tools and resources is also included on each such page
 
===Search Box===
 
A search box is included below the main left-hand navigation menu accessible from every page in the site. You can use this search box to enter needs, cybersecurity terms, or even specific tool names to find relevant tools, resources, and categories that may contain multiple applicable tools or resources.

Revision as of 04:38, 30 April 2024

Getting Started with ACT: Actionable Cybersecurity Tools

This guide will help you navigate the ACT website, a resource designed to empower individuals and communities with effective cybersecurity solutions.

What is ACT?

ACT stands for Actionable Cybersecurity Tools. It's an initiative by the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) focused on providing a means of locating cybersecurity tools and resources, regardless of technical expertise.

Who is ACT For?

ACT caters to a broad audience, including:

  • Individuals, families, and organizations seeking to protect themselves online, especially those who identify with a high-risk community
  • Government organizations, especially those that may be smaller or heavily resource-constrained
  • Anyone or any organization who has become a victim of a cybercrime, social unrest, a natural disaster, or an armed conflict
  • Cybersecurity practitioners

ACT Home Page

The ACT website is user-friendly and offers several ways to find the information you need:

  • Homepage: The homepage provides quick access to:
    • Anyone who needs guidance on basic cybersecurity protection through Everyday Cybersecurity
    • High-Risk Community Members to Find Tools & Resources specific to their needs
    • Cybercrime Victims by providing a link to reporting resources
  • Navigation Menu: The navigation menu to the left allows you to explore different sections of the site from any page
  • Search Box: The search box lets you look for specific cybersecurity tools or topics

Finding Cybersecurity Tools

ACT Wiki

A core component of ACT is the community-friendly cybersecurity tools wiki. This wiki categorizes cybersecurity resources based on community-specific needs, making it easy for community members to find relevant tools for communities as diverse as parents, businesses, journalists, etc. The entry point into this wiki is Find Your Community

High-Risk Community Pages

Communities typically categorized as having inherently high-risk characteristics also feature a community-specific page describing high-level protection needs and approaches; a navigation hierarchy leading to relevant tools and resources is also included on each such page

Search Box

A search box is included below the main left-hand navigation menu accessible from every page in the site. You can use this search box to enter needs, cybersecurity terms, or even specific tool names to find relevant tools, resources, and categories that may contain multiple applicable tools or resources.