NEWCASTLE COMPUTER TRAINING

18 Wood St, Newcastle, NSW, 2302                     Ph 0249 62 4040

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SAFETY ON THE NET

  • Brief history

  • Understanding Jargon

  • Types of attacks you can expect

  • Changing settings in Windows Security Center

  • Understanding Firewalls and how to set them up

  • Installing and using Antivirus software

  • Automatic Updates - why update?

  • Link Scanning

  • Security Suites - why use them and what is the cost?

  • Making your wireless and wired networks secure.

  • Malware attacks
    Identifying an attack
    False warnings
    What to do if I can't update my antivirus
    Understanding spyware and rootkits and how to avoid them.

  • Emailing safely
    Spam
    Junk filters
    Safe senders
    Blocked senders
    Setting rules and alerts
    Phishing scams

  • Protecting your family
    Parental controls
    Removing history
    Creating separate logins

  • Privacy - online activity cleaners

  • Backing up - effective types and appropriate procedures

  • Getting professional help - knowing when you're beaten.

  • Summary

* All students will receive a comprehensive handout with step by step guides on all procedures discussed in the course.