Security Essentials Course, Test and Snakes & Ladders Game (covers the ICDL/ECDL Syllabus)
Online self paced course
Bite Size Ltd
Summary
- Certificate of completion - Free
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Overview
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 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.
It is ideal if you are studying towards the ECDL qualification. You will find this course really useful as it will help to reinforce your learning before you take your final exam.
Included is a competency test that follows this Course Outline which can be taken pre or post learning to measure skills. There are 30 questions ranging from true/false, multiple choice, hotspot, fill in the blanks or sequence. The pass mark is 80% and you will receive an on-line Bite Size competency certificate to print out if you pass. It’s a great way to test your knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and is included in our Bite Size Library to complement our courses.
Add a bit of fun into your working day and test your skills with our Snakes and Ladder Game. Just like in the real board game, see how far you can get as you roll the dice, and go up the ladders and down the snakes.
Each question is based on our Security Essentials course. You can play this game as many times as you like. Even if you get a question wrong, simply answer another question to get a chance to roll the dice again.
Our games can be tailor made for your organisation and can cover any form of testing you need. It can be on any topic
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Description
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
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at those who are new to computers and would like to be able to understand the security implications of using a computer.
It is ideal if you are studying towards the ECDL qualification. You will find this course really useful as it will help to reinforce your learning before you take your final exam.
Requirements
Computer, internet access and the enthusiasm and hunger to learn!
Career path
This course will give you the confidence to use a computer safely. Other suitable courses from our library are Online, Computer and Online Collaboration courses.
It is ideal if you are studying towards the ECDL qualification.
This course is included in our full Microsoft Office Library - take a look at our Bite Size MS Office Bundle.
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