CSCU

Course Description

The purpose of the CSCU training program is to provide individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to protect their information assets. This class will immerse students into an interactive environment where they will acquire a fundamental understanding of various computer and network security threats such as identity theft, credit card fraud, online banking phishing scams, virus and backdoors, emails hoaxes, loss of confidential information, hacking attacks and social engineering. More importantly, the skills learned from the class helps students take the necessary steps to mitigate their security exposure.

Objectives

• Personal Computer Security.

• Passwords.

• Social Engineering.

• Identity Theft.

• Email Security.

• Safe Browsing.

• Data Protection.

• Encryption.

Target Audience

• This course is specifically designed for todays’ computer users who use the internet extensively to work, study and play.

Prerequisites

• Basic computer literacy.

• Basic PC operating system navigation skills.

• Basic Internet usage skills.

• Basic IP address knowledge.

Duration

• 40 Hours

Course Outline

• Introduction to Security

• Securing Operating Systems

• Malware and Antivirus

• Internet Security

• Security on Social Networking Sites

• Securing Email Communications

• Securing Mobile Devices

• Securing the Cloud

• Securing Network Connections

• Data Backup and Disaster Recovery