Computer & Internet Security

Program - One two-hour session

Fee - $5.00

Prerequisites

All of the following (or equivalent experience) :

• Computer Intro (or Intro to Personal Computers 101 and 102)  
• General knowledge of basic computer and Internet navigation  

Course Description – this course will focus on an understanding of personal, computer, and Internet security risks and best practices for mitigating those risks. You will come away from the course with methodologies, a roadmap, tools and resources that if followed will ensure the maximum degree of safety for you and your computer.

Course Outline:

• Current Situation - personal, computer and online security is a costly problem
• Public & Private Identity – importance and design
• Desktop, Laptop Security & Operational  Components
  1. Software and hardware firewalls
  2. Anti-virus programs
  3. Anti-spyware
  4. Pop-up blocker
  5. Phishing filters
  6. Files and folders
  7. Encryption
  8. Automatic updates
  9. Removing unnecessary files
  10. Hard disk maintenance, errors and defragmentation
  11. Back-up strategies
  12. Delete “Guest” account
  13. Operate your computer with “least privilege” account
  14. How to check to ensure your desktop and laptop are secure
  15. Available tools
• Internet Explorer
  1. Security zones
  2. RSS – why it’s important and how it can minimize risk
  3. Temp files and clearing the cache
  4. Internet surfing do’s an don’ts
• Email
  1. Have more than one email account
  2. Attachments
  3. Know the sender before you open

6/2/06