Security Tips
Offered By: LinkedIn Learning
Course Description
Overview
Want to broaden your knowledge of security? Get tips that can help you take steps to protect your information—no technical pedigree required.
Syllabus
Introduction
- Security Tips Weekly
- Use a password manager
- Choose good passwords
- Use two-factor authentication
- Security questions
- Smart home devices
- Secure your home Wi-Fi
- Laptop security
- Browse the web safely
- Block ads and trackers
- Recognize phishing emails
- Recognize phone scams
- Donate a computer safely
- Back up data securely
- Encrypt sensitive files
- Use a VPN service
- Browse the web with Tor
- Social media security options
- Mobile device security
- Stay secure on shared computers
- Scan for viruses and malware
- Stay secure when traveling
- Keep work and home information separate
- Use the cloud securely
- Cache and cookies
- Spear phishing and catfishing
- Understanding and preventing ransomware
- Keeping an eye on your own security
- What's a URL?
- Turning on and using full-disk encryption
- What to do if your information is compromised
- How to tell if a link is legitimate
- Understanding biometric security
- What is public key encryption?
- Build a portable apps USB
- Handling information securely
- Understanding common attacks
- Paying securely online
- Wireless security for mobile phones
- Chatting securely
- Configuring 2FA with Authy
- Configuring 2FA with 1Password
- Securing your email account
- Encrypted email
- Steganography
- Exploring app permissions
- Using kiosk mode in Windows 10
- Using a separate network for your IoT devices
- Adding a guest account to your computer
- Safely donating mobile devices
- Learn more about security with LinkedIn Learning
Taught by
Scott Simpson
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