How safe are you online? (CMP 04)

  • Day and time: Tuesday 15:25 - 16:40
    Weekly
  • Length of course: 1 term. Autumn (5 Weeks)
  • Number of places: 30
  • Start date: 10 October 2023
  • Description:

    In today's digital age, it is essential to know how to stay safe online to protect your personal information, finances, and privacy. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to help safeguard yourself against online threats. I will explain the types of threat and explore good practices and tools for protecting yourself while using the internet. Topics will include an introduction to the Internet, World Wide Web and the Dark Web, how to spot online scams, avoiding computer viruses, methods for creating and managing secure passwords and protecting your privacy. The course will include examples and tips for Windows, Mac, iPad and phone (Apple and Android) users.

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  • Format: Lecture

  • Tutor: Derek Morris
  • I have been using and developing computers for 50 years. I hold a computer science degree, and have spent all of my career working in the computer industry.


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