Cyber Security: Beginner's Training Guide to Online Safety
Protect yourself online with this comprehensive course designed for beginners.
Introduction
In today's digital age, online threats are more prevalent than ever. From phishing scams to malware infections, it's crucial to understand how to protect yourself and your personal information. The Cyber Security: Beginner's Training Guide to Online Safety course offers practical tips and tricks to help you navigate the online world safely.
Course Overview
This course provides over 3.5 hours of on-demand video content, 3 informative articles, and access on mobile and TV. Upon completion, you'll receive a certificate to showcase your newfound knowledge. The course covers essential topics such as:
- Preventing identity theft
- Spotting email spam and scams
- Making online purchases safe and secure
- Avoiding malware infections on your PC
- Choosing stronger passwords and managing them easily
- Browsing the web safely
- Posting to social networks with privacy in mind
- Keeping your phones free of viruses
Instructor Background
The course is taught by Jeff Przybylski, the head of CompuTerrors, with over 30 years of experience in the field. Jeff has supported many home and business users, as well as data centers across the country. His expertise ensures that the course content is both reliable and practical.
Why Take This Course?
If you've ever encountered unexpected charges on your credit card bill or received pop-up alerts claiming your PC is infected, this course is for you. Often, these issues arise from accidental actions like clicking on suspicious links or downloading unverified software. This course teaches you how to avoid such pitfalls and protect your devices and personal information.
Course Benefits
- Learn at your own pace with on-demand video lessons
- Access course materials on mobile and TV for convenience
- Receive a certificate of completion to validate your skills
- Gain practical knowledge applicable to real-world scenarios
- Stay updated with course content that evolves based on user feedback
Who Should Enroll?
This course is ideal for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their knowledge on online safety. Whether you're a student, professional, or retiree, the lessons are designed to be accessible and easy to understand. The course examples are shown using Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 2013 (365), but the concepts apply to any environment.