Security Awareness

Catalog description

This course provides a basic introduction to practical security knowledge of computers and related technology equipment. It covers fundamental aspects of IT security and cybersecurity and explains the value of securing data, both for personal use and the workplace. The course introduces ethical policies at government, organizational and individual levels, the importance of data confidentiality and integrity, risk management, common threats and countermeasures, wired and wireless networks, Internet risks, and personal security defenses. Successful completion of this course results in the completion of the fifth course (IT Security) in the Google IT Support Professional Certificate program (this Google certificate consists of five total courses).