IT SECURITY TRAINING
This workshop will cover the various threats to your home and office computer, and ways to prevent those threats. Also covered will be viruses, spyware/adware, and the proper use of software and hardware firewalls. By the end of the workshop, you will have a good knowledge of the various computer security issues and how to protect yourself. Here's a rundown of the topics included:
- Part 1 - Various types of viruses, how you can get infected, and how to protect your computer from infection
- Part 2 - Spyware/adware and how to remove it from your computer
- Part 3 - Various firewall programs that are available and how they can help you protect your computer
- Part 4 - Miscellaneous security issues such as popups and popup blockers, as well as e-mail spam, hoaxes, and phishing
- Part 5 - Desktop data protection guidelines
| Introduction to Computer Security | ||||
| Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This workshop will cover the ways to prevent various threats to your home and office computer. Topics include viruses, spyware/adware, and software and hardware firewalls. By the end of the workshop, you should have a good knowledge of the various computer security issues and know how to protect yourself. | ||||
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| There are currently no security workshops scheduled. Check back in the fall quarter. | ||||
- Security Documentation
- Introduction to Computer Security (PDF)
- WSU Security Awareness Guide (PDF)
- Security Videos
- CaTS Do IT Wright Security Video
- Superhighway Safety
- Anti-virus Software
- Act Now, Stay Current
- Phishing: Would You Do That?
