Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0279
Organization's ID:
AWR175
Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
10.5 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Vocational-Certificate 1 Information Security For Everyone
Students who request a credit recommendation for TEEX-0279 cannot receive a credit recommendation for TEEX-0250.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to educate all computer users on internet security.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain the essential steps necessary to keep their computer data safe from both virtual and physical attacks

General Topics:

  • Securing new and corrupted computers
  • Protecting computers and their contents
  • Securing computer networks
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Safe internet usage
  • Protecting and securing mobile and gaming devices
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials