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security essentials v2

Security Essentials Course Outline

Reinforce your knowledge of the essential topics relating to the secure use of IT in daily life

Course Description

This Security Essentials course is for anyone who needs to understand the concepts relating to the secure use of IT in daily life and the skills needed to maintain a safe and secure environment. It’s suitable for complete beginners.

By the end of this course you will be able to understand the importance of connecting to a network securely, online security and how to back up your data and information.

If you are studying towards the ICDL (formally ECDL) qualification, you will find this course really useful as it will help to reinforce your learning before you take your final exam.​​

Estimated course duration is 2-3 hours. Each lesson takes on average 3-5 minutes to complete.​
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Topics Covered

Security Concepts

Security Terms
Data Threats
Reason for Data Protection
Data Protection Principles
Social Engineering
Identity Theft
File Security
Encryption

Malware

Malware Types
Malware Methods
Understanding Anti-Virus Software
Updating and Scanning
Dealing with Infected and Suspicious Files

Network Security

Network Security
Firewalls
Wireless Security
Personal Hotspots

Access Control

Preventing Unauthorised Data Access
Access Control
Password Management

Secure Web Use

Autocomplete Settings
Deleting Browsing Data
Secure Browsing
Pharming
Content Control

Communications

Social Networking Risks
Email Encryption
Digital Signatures
Fraudulent Emails
Phishing
Email Attachment Risks
Using Social Networking
VoIP and Instant Messaging
Using Mobile Apps
Mobile Security
Device Security
Backup Procedures
Data Storage
Data Deletion
Permanent Data Disposal

Security Essentials Test

Security Concepts
Malware
Network Security
Access Control
Secure Web Use
Communications
Secure Data Management
20 randomly asked questions from a pool of 80.
Questions are either true/false, multiple choice, hotspot, fill in the blank or match.
Pass mark is 80% and you will receive a competency certificate if you pass.
Re-take the test anytime to reinforce your learning

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