Introduction to PC Security (Self-Guided)

Curriculum

1. Introduction to PC Security
2. Your PC and Network
3. PCs, Networks, and Software Demystified
4. Viruses, Worms, Blended Threats, and More
5. The Family of Malware
6. Exploits and Vulnerabilities
7. Network Attacks
8. Everything You Wanted to Know About Firewalls (Part One)
9. Everything You Wanted to Know About Firewalls (Part Two)
10. Laptops, Notebooks, Netbooks, and Wireless Networking
11. Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
12. Changing Face of Security

Course Requirements

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.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• 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.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.