Learning Computer Security and Internet Safety

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Jess Stratton

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01 - Introduction

01 - Secure your computer and stay safe online.mp4

00:50

02 - 1. Secure Your Computer

01 - Verify updates happen automatically.mp4

02:05

02 - Windows security settings.mp4

05:12

03 - Protect a computer and laptop.mp4

03:41

04 - Using password management software.mp4

02:55

05 - Windows privacy settings.mp4

02:55

03 - 2. Secure Your Wi-Fi Network

01 - Secure your router.mp4

01:19

02 - Secure your home wireless network.mp4

02:10

04 - 3. Secure Internet Browsing

01 - Browse the web securely and privately.mp4

03:26

02 - Understand app permissions.mp4

02:05

03 - Determine the credibility of an article.mp4

05:16

04 - Understand the signs of a secure website.mp4

03:53

05 - 4. Stay Safe on the Internet

01 - Avoid phishing scams.mp4

04:36

02 - Use public Wi-Fi safely.mp4

02:36

03 - Periodically maintain your settings.mp4

04:54

04 - Enable two-factor authentication.mp4

02:23

06 - 5. Protect Your Privacy Online

01 - Keep security answers private.mp4

01:32

02 - Review site privacy settings.mp4

03:12

03 - Create an online account safely.mp4

02:54

04 - Work with tracking cookies and ads.mp4

04:08

07 - 6. Protect the Privacy of Others

01 - Blur sensitive data from photos.mp4

02:35

02 - Remove contact info before forwarding emails.mp4

02:53

03 - Protect other peoples names and locations.mp4

02:03

04 - Create a privacy policy if your website collects data.mp4

01:59

08 - Conclusion

01 - Theres always more to learn.mp4

00:43

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Learn how to safeguard your computer, keep your digital data secure, and protect your privacy online. This beginner's guide to cybersecurity, concentrating on Windows, will help you prevent malware, viruses, and security breaches on your computer and your network. First, instructor Jess Stratton guides you through securing your computer—with antivirus software, firewalls, and encryption—and protecting your wireless network. Then, 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 have the tools and knowledge to secure your computer and laptop and keep your information safe online.

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I am an instructor with LinkedIn Learning - With over 300 hours of instructional content on Lynda.com, my courses are specialized for businesses, home office, social media, and personal use focusing on Google Apps, Microsoft Office, home tech, and productivity/mobile apps. My writings have been in computer textbooks, and I have several published articles in industry magazines and major websites including Lifehacker.org. I'm a frequent speaker at large industry conferences about productivity, web, and Lotus Notes/Domino. I used to own and operate a successful brick-and-mortar boutique style computer learning facility in downtown shopping district. I LOVE my job. I get to help people be the very best at their own jobs.

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LinkedIn Learning is an American online learning provider. It provides video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills. It is a subsidiary of LinkedIn. All the courses on LinkedIn fall into four categories: Business, Creative, Technology and Certifications. It was founded in 1995 by Lynda Weinman as Lynda.com before being acquired by LinkedIn in 2015. Microsoft acquired LinkedIn in December 2016.