Learn how to safeguard your computers and laptops, keep your digital data secure, and protect your privacy online. This course is a beginner's guide to cybersecurity, showing you ways to prevent malware, viruses, and security breaches on your computers and networks. First, author Jess Stratton guides you through securing your computer—with antivirus software, firewalls, and encryption—and protecting your wireless network. See how to adjust privacy and security settings in popular web browsers, avoid phishing scams, use public Wi-Fi safely, and enable two-step verification for more-secure logins. Then take steps to bolster your online privacy, including choosing better usernames and turning on Do Not Track requests, as well as the privacy of others, by blurring out sensitive information in photos and emails. By the end of this course, you'll know how to secure your computer and laptop and keep your information safe online.
Topics include:
Installing updates
Using antivirus software and protecting against viruses
Enabling Windows Firewall
Using password-management software
Encrypting files that contain sensitive data
Securing your router and protecting the SSID
Understanding the signs of a secure website
Checking settings for Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari
Unsubscribing from email subscriptions
Reviewing site privacy settings
Browsing on a public computer
Understanding cookies