LearnKey Training

Security Essentials for
Computer Users
Security Essentials


Security Essentials for Computer Users

1 Session –
3 Hours of Interactive Training
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 email 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.

Benefits
  • Arm yourself with basic computer security knowledge.
  • Protect vital information on your computer against unwanted viruses and hackers.
  • LearnKey courses let you move along at your own pace and gain new skills in a useful, productive manner.
    • About The Author
    Mike Meyers is a dynamic lecturer and leading authority on IT certifications. His A+ Certification Guide (McGraw-Hill) is the world's #1 selling A+ certification text. Meyers, known as the Alphageek to friends and fans, exudes an incredible enthusiasm for high tech. His flair for conceptualizing technical information and providing explanations that make sense is unmatched in the industry. Meyers is president of Total Seminars in Houston.
    Session 1

    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