Microsoft Office Computer Safety and Security ISI-1508

  • 1 day
  • 0 upcoming dates
  • $185 per seat

About this class

Students attending this three-hour, instructor-led course will learn about computer safety and identify and apply security techniques.

What you'll be able to do

  • Importance of Security Training
  • Physical Locks and Strong Passwords
  • Safe Internet Browsing
  • Social Engineering
  • Recognizing Suspicious Emails
  • Software-Based Security Threats
  • Summary Quiz/Fun Facts and Discussion

Before you attend

Students should understand fundamental computer concepts, such as how to run applications, manage files, and use a web browser.

Course outline

  1. Module 1Importance of Security Training

    • Employees are first line of defense
    • Protect critical business operations

  2. Module 2Physical Locks and Strong Passwords

    • Locking electronics
    • Creating efficient and strong passwords

  3. Module 3Safe Internet Browsing

    • Spotting ads in search results
    • Browsing results tips
    • Mistyping URLs

  4. Module 4Social Engineering

    • How it works and why it’s successful
    • How to spot it

  5. Module 5Recognizing Suspicious Emails

    • Tips to spot these emails
    • Action to take in Outlook to prevent viruses, theft, or security issues

  6. Module 6Software-Based Security Threats

    • Summary to types of malware
    • Malware signs on an infected machine

  7. Module 7Summary Quiz/Fun Facts and Discussion

Download the full outline (PDF)

Run this for a team

Private cohorts run on your dates, at your site or online, with the labs pointed at your environment. Above about four people it usually costs less than buying seats.

Or call 916-920-1700, weekdays 8 to 5 Pacific.

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