Security Awareness: Concepts and Practices

Course Specifications

Course Length:  1 Day, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Location: Entre Technology Services, LLC  1501 N. 14th St. West, Suite 1511

Registration: Call your Account Manager at 406.256.5700 or use our Registration Forms

Course Description

In today's organizational environments, almost every job involves working with computers in some manner. Recent news events indicate that security breaches can happen to almost any computer user, on home systems or in corporate or organizational environments. This course is intended to provide you with an introduction to common security threats and issues, as well as ways that you can counteract them.  It is not intended for IT professionals.

Course Objective:

You will identify and apply security techniques to common job activities.

Target Student:

Students should understand fundamental computer concepts, such as how to run applications, manage files, and use a Web browser.

Prerequisites:  

Internet Explorer 6.0: Introduction, Netscape 6: Introduction, Introduction to Personal Computing using Windows XP, and Introduction to Networks and the Internet, or equivalent knowledge. 

Delivery Method:  

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Access a computer and a private network, and you will compare the security measures that are in place for each type of access.
Access the Internet, and identify several technologies that enhance information security on the Internet.
Share and transfer files, apply security updates, back up data, and encrypt and decrypt a file.
Identify and protect yourself and your information against risks associated with using email and email attachments.
Examine and use several software implementations that help protect your computer while you are working on the World Wide Web.
Identify common social engineering exploits, and how to counteract their effectiveness.
Determine when security has been compromised and what you should do in the event of a possible security breach.

Course Content 

Lesson 1: Gaining Computer and Network Access in a Secure Manner

Implement Physical Security Measures
Develop a Strong Password
Implement a Strong Password
Adjust Desktop Settings Related to Security
Access a Network Securely

Lesson 2: Accessing the Internet in a Secure Manner

Adjust Internet Settings Related to Security
Identify Protective Technologies
Implement a Firewall Solution

Lesson 3: Maintaining File Security

Share Files Securely
Transfer Files Securely
Apply Software Security Updates
Back Up and Restore Data
Encrypt and Decrypt Files

Lesson 4: Using Email and Attachments in a Secure Manner

Identify Email Security Risks
Defend Against Email Security Risks
Use Updated Definitions to Scan for Viruses

Lesson 5: Promoting Web Security

Adjust Cookies Settings
Identify Uses for Digital Certificates

Lesson 6: Counteracting Social Engineering Exploits

Identify Social Engineering Exploits
Counteract Social Engineering Exploits

Lesson 7: Handling Security Breaches

Identify Incidents
Respond to Incidents