Learning Computer Security and Internet Safety
With Jess Stratton
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Duration: 1h 9m
Skill level: General
Released: 12/14/2022
Course details
Learn how to safeguard your computer, keep your digital data secure, and protect your privacy online. This beginner's guide to cybersecurity, concentrating on Windows, will help you prevent malware, viruses, and security breaches on your computer and your network. First, instructor Jess Stratton guides you through securing your computer—with antivirus software, firewalls, and encryption—and protecting your wireless network. Then, see how to adjust privacy and security settings in popular web browsers, avoid phishing scams, use public Wi-Fi safely, and enable two-step verification for more-secure logins. Then take steps to bolster your online privacy—including choosing better usernames and turning on Do Not Track requests—as well as the privacy of others, by blurring out sensitive information in photos and emails. By the end of this course, you'll have the tools and knowledge to secure your computer and laptop and keep your information safe online.
Skills you’ll gain
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Share what you’ve learned, and be a standout professional in your desired industry with a certificate showcasing your knowledge gained from the course.
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Certificate of Completion
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Showcase on your LinkedIn profile under “Licenses and Certificate” section
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Meet the instructor
Learner reviews
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Oi Ping Tan
Oi Ping Tan
Assistant Vice President at MIDF, Group Bank Operations (DFB), Disbursement Audit (IB)
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Roderick Gunnarsson Johansson
Roderick Gunnarsson Johansson
IT-Tekniker på Huddinge kommun
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Maxime Menos
Maxime Menos
Customer Service Agent @ Liveops, Inc. | IT Professional: Work Solution Specialist & Technical Support
Contents
What’s included
- Test your knowledge 6 quizzes
- Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone