Everyone who uses a PC or accesses the Internet should be concerned about computer
security. In the Security Essentials for Computer Users course from LearnKey,
you’ll learn about common security threats and their countermeasures. Expert
instructor Mike Meyers addresses critical topics like setting strong passwords,
ensuring e-mail and browser privacy, activating anti-virus protection, and thwarting
hackers. At the conclusion of this course you’ll be aware of threats to your
computer security, and you’ll know how to take concrete steps to protect against
them.
Section A: Computer Security
- Introduction
- Threats
Section B: General Safe Practice
- Patches/Updates
- Windows Updates
- Install Service Packs
- Passwords
- Password Rules
- Windows Logon
- Create/Use Password
- Administrators Account
Section C: File Security
- File Encryption
- WinZip
- File & Print Sharing
- Rollback/Restore
- Backup
- Physical Security
- Desktop Security
Section D: Viruses
- Virus Exposure
- Anti-Virus
- Protection Options
- Full System Scan
-Update Definitions
Section E: Browser Security
- Internet Options
- Security Levels
- Cookies
- Spyware/Popups
Section F: Email Security
- Updates
- Disable Preview Mode
- Dealing with Attachments
- Throwaway Email Addresses
Section G: Intrusion Protection
- Firewalls
- Where to Start
- Zone Alarm
- Internet Connection Firewall
- Wireless
- SSIDs
- Wireless Encryption (WEP)
Section H: Hardware Firewalls
- SOHO Routers
- SOHO Routers Attributes
- SOHO Router Config
- LAN Address Config
- DHCP Config
- Firewall Config
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