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title: Introduction to PC Security
description: Secure your data now! Learn PC and network security fundamentals. Understand hacker exploits, virus creation. Install a firewall for protection.
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# Introduction to PC Security - RETIRED

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Completion Time

24 hours

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Access Time

42 Days

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Outcome

Individual Skill Course

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Language

English

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Training Level

Intermediate

#### Delivery Information:

Online Asynchronous Self-paced

#### Description

Learn why you're at risk and what you can do to protect your precious personal and business data from the outside world. This course will quickly bring you up to speed on the fundamentals of PC and network security. You will understand and explore the vulnerability of operating systems, software, and networks. Then, you will get into the minds of hackers and crackers, developing an understanding of the exploits they use to access your computer without your knowledge. You will find out why, where and how viruses, worms, and blended threats are created. You will learn a safe way to handle files and data across the Internet through a virtual private network. By the end of this course you will be able to install and configure a firewall to build an impenetrable moat around your computer or network.

#### Learning Outcomes

 What you will learn:

- Learn to assess your own risk on your computer or network
- Learn the weak links of security in software and operating systems
- Learn to protect your network from hackers
- Learn priceless information on protecting your computer and keep personal data private
- Learn to build a firewall
- Learn to set up your own Virtual Private Network

How you will benefit:

- Understand when your computer is being attacked
- Understand the many vulnerabilities of operating systems, software, and networks
- Know how to protect your network from hackers
- Keep your personal data private

#### Requirements

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##### Technology Requirements

Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled
- The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )
- Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice

Other:

- Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.
- E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.)

##### Prerequisites

A familiarity with general computing terminology, an understanding of any operating system you are using (Mac, Windows, or Linux) and an ability to locate programs and change settings.

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