ICDL Workforce – IT security

Description

ICDL Workforce – IT security

International Recognition                               Duration: 2 days

The qualifying learner is capable of:

•Understand the importance of keeping information and data secure, and identify common data/privacy protection retention and control principles.
•Recognize threats to personal security from identity theft and potential threats to data from using cloud computing.
•Be able to use passwords and encryption to secure files and data.
•Understand the threat of malware and be able to protect a computer, device or network from malware and address malware attacks.
•Recognize common network and wireless security types and be able to use personal firewalls and personal hotspots.
•Protect a computer or device from unauthorized access and be able to safely manage and update passwords.
•Use appropriate web browser settings and understand how to authenticate websites and browse the web securely.
•Understand communication security issues that can arise from using e-mail, social networks, voice over Internet protocol, instant messaging and mobile devices.
•Back up and restore data to local and cloud storage locations and delete and dispose of data and devices securely.