Information security and the Internet


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number



Overview/Description
To demonstrate how to use the Internet and e-mail securely

Target Audience
Business users requiring an introduction to information security best practices

Prerequisites
A basic knowledge of computer concepts and experience of using end-user applications in a business environment

Expected Duration (hours)
1.7

Lesson Objectives

Information security and the Internet

  • identify the best practices for ensuring that e-mail is secure in a given situation.
  • recognize good practice for e-mail and Internet use in a given scenario.
  • recognize how to use the Internet and e-mail securely.
  • recognize how to access business services securely.
  • recognize the security issues surrounding the use of public wireless networks.
  • use VPNs and public wireless networks securely.
  • Course Number:
    216960_eng