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PC Security (General Concepts) - part 1

 

 

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Course Syllabus

Chapter 1-Threats to your System
Threats to your system
How the Internet works
Hackers
Software flaws
Spyware and Adware
Offline Dangers
Assess your current safety level
Understanding the dangers
Chapter Summary
Chapter 1 quiz

Chapter 2 - Malware
Why is malware created?
Common types of malware
Ways of detecting malware
Using Antivirus software
Using a software firewall
Intrusive Defensive Systems
Chapter Summary
Chapter 2 quiz

Chapter 3-Cryptography and Encryption
Cryptography
Symmetric and Public Key Encryption
Pretty good privacy (PGP)
Secure sockets layer (SSL)
Digital signatures and certificates
S/MIME
Other encryption methods
Chapter Summary
Chapter 3 quiz

Chapter 4-Advanced Security Measures
Advanced measures
Biometric Methods
Steganography
Overwriting Data
Degaussing
Chapter summary
Chapter 4 quiz

Chapter 5- Hardware used for Security
Using a hardware Firewalls
Locks and cables
Removable storage
Chapter 5 quiz

Class Shortcuts
Class glossary
Presentations

 

 

Full Course Description
The first step in protecting your computer system is to know the options available to you. This class explains the treats to your computer, why they are dangerous and presents several techniques for protecting it.

This course also features a message board that allows students to pose questions, discuss class topics and get feedback from the instructor. It's the electronic equivalent to classroom discussion, which can be so helpful in learning.

Prerequisites
None.

Allotted Completion Time You have 4 weeks to complete this course.
 
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The class is structured for easy navigation. The menus help you move forward and backward through the pages with ease. The syllabus gives you a direct link to any section of the class instantly.



The class features a risk assessment test to help you determine various actions you are taking that make your computer unsafe.

If you need to get the FLASH
media player, use the link below.



There is a quiz at the end of each chapter to help reinforce the topics learned in that chapter.

 

For those who learn better visually, there is a full list of the presentations used throughout the course, that can be accessed from the presentations page. The presentations pop up in a sepearate window.