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PCs and Internet Security

With spyware, viruses and spam invading PCs all over the world, security is a major concern for anyone who owns a computer. In this course, you will learn about types of Internet security risks and how to prevent them from damaging your PC. The course can be adapted to address your specific security requirements, including practical implementations of security measures.

Course Objectives

By completing this course you will be able to:

  1. Gain awareness of current state of affairs through case studies, just how bad is it?

  2. Understand what adware and spyware are, and know how to remove them from your PCs.

  3. Understand how to protect your computer form Viruses - Warms and Trojan

  4. Gain awareness of the physical security measures necessary to safeguard your PCs.

  5. Know how to identify secure and un-secure Websites

  6. Learn about Spam and know how to tackle Spam e-mails.

  7. Get involve in an interactive session to share and to improve your knowledge of PCs and Internet security.

  8. Understand how to configure Windows firewall settings to provide internet security

  9. Work through carefully designed exercises to consolidate your learning.

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