Personal Cyber Security Protection

Introduction

There is no denying that online attacks are more prevalent than ever. Our computer and phones have become prime targets for malicious criminals. But can we reduce or stop these threats? The answer is yes. Our Personal Cyber Security Protection course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to stay safe.

This is an in-person course that allows you to ask questions directly to the instructor and share learning experiences in a group environment.

Course Overview

Enhance your cyber security skills with our comprehensive half-day course designed for individuals and families. This course provides practical, actionable advice and valuable resources to help you protect yourself and your loved ones from cyber threats.

Course Prerequisites

No prior knowledge or experience with cyber security techniques or tools is required.

Skills Acquired

• Learn best practices and tools to significantly improve your personal and family cyber security protection.
• Receive a set of course notes, a list of recommended best practices and protection tools, dice for creating Dice Passwords, and Dice Passwords code sheets.

What to Bring

Pen and paper for additional notes.

What you will learn

• Patching All Your Devices: Importance of updating your devices when software updates occur.
• Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware: Essential apps for protecting your devices.
• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Importance of 2FA and why phone number, SMS, or email-based authentication is not recommended.
• Internet Security: Choosing the right internet browser and search engine for security. Evaluating the security of Private Windows.
• Email Security: Recommended email systems and the benefits of using multiple email accounts.
• Phone Security: Secure applications for SMS and encrypted phone calls. Tips for reducing your attack surface.
• Computer Security: Recommended settings for Windows 10/11 systems. Considerations for using Cloud backups.
• Password Security: Importance of strong passwords. Benefits of using a password manager. Creating secure passwords (Dice Passwords).

Course Logistics

• One-day course.
• Location: In-person at your location or via virtual web meeting.
• Download: Course Flyer
• Registration: Contact us directly.