microEd | Online Security Fundamentals

There is no continuing education (CE) available for this microEd offering.

This Course has 7 Lessons

How do you keep your home safe? At the minimum, most people lock the doors when they leave. Others install motion-sensitive lights or security cameras. Some invest in alarm systems to protect against threats. 

But safeguards aren't just for physical spaces. We store highly sensitive data online. Exposure of that data has a far-reaching impact, with consequences more devastating than losing valuables to a thief.

In this short course, you’ll learn strategies to protect yourself online and get tips to block incoming threats. Finally, you’ll review how to act fast to minimize damage if a security breach occurs. 

Lessons:

• What is Cybersecurity?
• Best Practices for Secure Internet Browsing
• Tips for Public Wi-Fi Security
• Safe Use of Social Media
• Dealing With a Security Incident
• Check Your Understanding
• Summary

Please review the following requirements and be sure your system and networks are up to date. 

General Recommendations: 

• Your browser must support HTML-5. To test and detect your browser version, go to html5test.com
• Use a PC or MAC with a current, updated Browser.
• Disable popup blockers in your web browser settings. 
• Wifi is not recommended. WiFi signal strength can vary causing bandwidth to increase or decrease.  A wired connection gives a consistent signal and consistent bandwidth providing a better experience. 
• There is audio (sound) with this course. Be sure your computer is equipped with speakers and they are not muted.

System Requirements for the Best Experience:

• 2 GHz Dual Core CPU Processor or faster 
• 4 GB RAM (Greater than 4 GB is a benefit)
• Windows 10 or later
• Mac OS X 10.14 or later
• iOS 12 or later
• Wired Internet connection

Browser Requirements:

• Chrome, Firefox and Edge are continuously updated by their publishers.  For the best experience, use the most current version.
• Current versions of Chrome 
• Current versions of Firefox 
• Current versions of Edge
• Safari 14 or later