Everyone who uses a PC or uses 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:

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