IT Security For Users

BCS IT User Level 1 Courseware

Course Outline

UNWANTED MESSAGES

• What is spam?
• Protecting against spam

MALICIOUS PROGRAMS

• Computer viruses
• Malware
• Spyware
• Worms
• Trojans
• Adware
• Rogue diallers
• How malicious programs can enter your computer
• Protecting your computer against malicious programs
• Updating your anti-virus software
• Protecting against malicious programs

INFILTRATION

• What is a hacker?
• How do hackers attack?
• What is a firewall?

HOAXES

• Hoaxes
• How to spot a hoax message

IDENTITY/AUTHENTICATION

• Risks of unauthorised access
• User IDs and passwords
• Keep your passwords and PIN number secret
• Change your passwords and PIN number regularly
• Changing your password or PIN number

CONFIDENTIALITY

• Passwords and PINs
• Data protection and privacy Issues
• Logging off or locking your computer

IDENTITY THEFT

• What is Phishing?
• Understanding and avoiding identity theft
• Avoid inappropriate disclosure of information

NETWORKS

• What is a public network?
• Network security
• Network encryption
• Wireless networks
• Default passwords
• Internet security settings

CONNECTIVITY

• What is Bluetooth connectivity?
• Bluetooth settings

PORTABLE DEVICES

• Loss or theft of portable devices
• Portable storage devices

GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES

• Dealing with security problems
• Responsibilities for dealing with security problems
• Security rights and obligations

PRIVACY

• What is a Privacy Policy?

SECURITY

• Locking computer hardware

BACKUPS

• Why backup?
• Backup media
• Off-site backups

STORAGE

• Storing your personal data
• Storing your software