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Computer security short course

Security Essentials for Computer Users

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The Security Essentials for Computer users is one of the more sought-after short courses in Information Technology. The Security Essentials short course encompasses computer security issues, threats and countermeasures.

Everyone who uses a PC or accesses the Internet should be concerned about computer security.

In the Security Essentials for Computer Users course you’ll learn about common security threats and their countermeasures.

Expert instructor Mike Meyers addresses critical topics like setting strong passwords, ensuring email and browser privacy, activating anti-virus protection, and thwarting hackers. At the conclusion of this course, you’ll be aware of threats to your computer security and you’ll know how to take concrete steps to protect against them.

What will you achieve from this course?

  • Arm yourself with basic computer security knowledge.
  • Protect vital information on your computer against unwanted viruses and hackers.
  • Set strong passwords
  • Ensure browser and email privacy
  • Thwart hackers from breaking into computer systems
  • Protect vital information against viruses or hacking attempts
  • Protect computers against threats to computer security

How long does the course take?

Enrol in the Security Essentials short course today and complete the course material in your own time and at a pace that suits your lifestyle. You can work through the course information when it suits you best. Completing IT courses online also allows you to attain your certification much faster than sitting in a classroom. No trainer support is provided as the CD sessions are designed to be self sustaining. This course is only able to be used on a PC, not a Mac.

Choosing to study online allows you to study at a pace that suits your lifestyle.

Total nominal hours: 3 hrs
Maximum 3 months access to online course. (Approx. 10-20 hours to complete each unit)


Course Cost
$66
Additional charge for postage & handling (we do not deliver internationally)
$10
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