Cyber Security 101 

Course Description:

This course focuses on the basics of cyber security, from various types of cyber threats and how to protect against them, to discussions on encryption and password management.

Course Duration & Fee:

3 Hours 
Course Fee: $198

Course Availability:

The following list of dates are include the availability of this course through 2020. Please select the appropriate course date from the list below when registering online. 

• Tuesday, 9/8: 7:30AM to 10:30AM
• Tuesday, 9/22: 12:00PM to 3:00PM
• Tuesday, 10/6: 7:30AM to 10:30AM
• Tuesday, 10/20: 12:00PM to 3:00PM
• Tuesday, 11/3:  7:30AM to 10:30AM
• Tuesday, 11/24: 12:00PM to 3:00PM
• Tuesday, 12/8: 7:30AM to 10:30AM
• Tuesday, 12/15: 7:30AM to 10:30AM

Note: This is an online course, please fill out the form to register. Your log in credentials will be emailed to you upon registering. If you're having trouble receiving the confirmation email, check you SPAM folder or email marketing@long.com.  

Overview:

This course introduces the student to various cyber security topics, including introduction to different types of computer malware, internet threats, and modes of cyber-attack and ways to defend against them. The content is a mixture of lecture/discussion and YouTube videos that introduce topics for discussion.

Course Prerequisites:

• Working knowledge of Windows OS 
• Basic mouse and computer skills 
• Ability to watch YouTube videos from device 

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student will understand: 

• The basics of cyber security including commonly used jargon 
• Common cyber risks and different ways computers can be attacked 
• Different techniques for protecting one’s data online and preventing cyber attacks 
• The very basics of cryptography/digital encryption
• Safe web browsing habits 
• Strong password selection and management techniques 

What You Will Receive:

Upon the completion of this course students will receive a Certificate of Completion.  We will provide course materials including the course slides, and a video introduction to analytics capabilities. This will be an online only course.