Course Offerings

Learn why you're at risk and what you can do to protect your precious personal and business data from the outside world. This course will quickly bring you up to speed on the fundamentals of PC and network security. You will understand and explore the vulnerability of operating systems, software, and networks. Then, you will get into the minds of hackers and crackers, developing an understanding of the exploits they use to access your computer without your knowledge. You will find out why, where and how viruses, worms, and blended threats are created. You will learn a safe way to handle files and data across the Internet through a virtual private network. By the end of this course you will be able to install and configure a firewall to build an impenetrable moat around your computer or network.

Course Objectives

Understand and explore the many vulnerabilities of operating systems, software, and networks.

Learn how to get into the minds of hackers and crackers, developing an understanding of the exploits they use to access your computer without your knowledge.

Learn a safe way to share files and data across the Internet through a virtual private network.

Outline of Instruction

Lesson 1 - Introduction to PC Security

Lesson 2 - Your PC and Network

Lesson 3 - PCs, Networks, and Software Demystified

Lesson 4 - Viruses, Worms, Blended Threats, and More

Lesson 5 - The Family of Malware

Lesson 6 - Exploits and Vulnerabilities

Lesson 7 - Network Attacks

Lesson 8 - Everything You Wanted to Know About Firewalls (Part One)

Lesson 9 - Everything You Wanted to Know About Firewalls (Part Two)

Lesson 10 - Laptops, Notebooks, Netbooks, and Wireless Networking

Lesson 11 - Virtual Private Networking (VPN)

Lesson 12 - Changing Face of Security

Contact Hours

24

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

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.

Learning Supplies Needed

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.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
• Students must successfully pass 10 quizzes with a minimum grade of 70% by the second quiz attempt.
• If all quizzes are not passed with 70 or better by the second attempt, the final exam score must be 70% or higher on the first attempt for successful completion.
• The Final Exam must be taken by the Wake Tech course end date

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone interested in learning about Computer Security.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]