Review the fundamentals of information security including key principles, concepts, vulnerabilities, threats and how to counter them. Each topic is followed by an interactive quiz. Key Topics Password management, policies, viruses and malware, mobile data, acceptable use policies, email security, physical security, social engineering, phishers, privacy, and incident response.

Protecting your personal and workplace data is as crucial as protecting your bank account. Hackers, identity thieves and malicious programs roam the Internet searching for easy targets. Learn the fundamentals of information security including key principles, concepts, vulnerabilities, threats and how to counter them. By mastering the information presented in this course you will be able to defend your personal and workplace data from malicious threats and become certified in basic security awareness. Key Topics Introduction, password management, viruses and malware, mobile data, physical security, social engineering, phishers, acceptable use policies, and incident response.