CAOS 108 - Personal Computer Security Basics

Institution:

De Anza College

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Description:

Advisory: Computer Applications and Office Systems 90G or equivalent; English Writing 200 and Reading 200 (or Language Arts 200), or English as a Second Language 261, 262 and 263. (Also listed as Computer Information Systems 108. Student may enroll in either department, but not both, for credit.) Four hours lecture. Beginner's computer security course for small office or home users (end-users). Learn to stop hackers, worms, viruses, spyware, web bugs and identity theft. Learn vulnerabilities found in web browsers, email and operating systems. Protect against online purchase dangers, install firewalls, manage cookies, restrict ports, analyze log files, evaluate wireless networks and examine encryption.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.deanza.edu/

Phone Number:

(408) 864-5678

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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