A Beginning class on how to use the Internet safely. We cover:
- Improving Internet Explorer's functionality and safety
- Stopping worms and trojans before they can hurt you
- When should you be using a firewall?
- Using a free firewall
- AntiVirus program options
- Alternative Browsers that are safer than Internet Explorer and free.
- Using Outlook Express more safely
- Alternative Email programs that are better and safer.
- Basic Email safety rules
- Cleaning up spyware and malware
- A few hints regarding passwords
Class CD
In addition to the class and class notes, a cd full of security tools will be provided to each participant. The CD includes all the tools used in class and many more useful tools and programs.
Class Dates:
| Thursday |
September 16 |
1PM - 4PM |
| Thursday |
October 21 |
1PM - 4 PM |
| Monday |
December 20 |
1PM - 4PM |
Taught by: Steve Shank
Cost: $135
Where: 7100 SW Hampton, Suite 121-D in Tigard. (In Commerce Plaza )
Directions: www.comtrain-pdx.com⁄directions.htm
Call Steve at 503 244 7517 if you have questions or want to take the class
This class takes up where the Internet Safety class ends. Students must either have Instructor permission or have taken the Internet Safety class. We will cover backups, cleaning up temporary files, maintenance schedules and how to automate them. We will learn how to determine all the programs starting up on your computer, how to determine what they do and disable those we do not want. We will learn to close many Windows security openings. Appropriate password and encryption information will also be available.
| Tuesday |
November 23 |
1PM - 4PM |
Taught by: Steve Shank
Cost: $135
Where: 7100 SW Hampton, Suite 121-D in Tigard. (In Commerce Plaza )
Directions: www.comtrain-pdx.com⁄directions.htm
Call Steve at 503 244 7517 if you have questions or want to take the class
Class CD
In addition to the class and class notes, a cd full of security tools will be provided to each participant. The CD includes all the tools used in class and many more useful tools and programs.
I'm now working with CC&T - Computer Consulting and Training to offer a computer security class. The recent rash of worms, viruses and Windows security holes is bringing computer security issues down from the concern of big companies to the concern of individuals. Furthermore, codes of ethics and laws are being written holding us responsible for the privacy of information on our computers, and in our emails. Failing to understand these issues and act with due diligence, can leave our computers open to misuse by criminals, our information accessible to thieves, and ourselves open to lawsuits. Of course, leaving your computer vulnerable, also increases the chances that it will be compromised, knocking it out of commission until you reformat your hard drive and reinstall windows and all of your software.