Computer and Internet Security: E-mail & Passwords

Computer and Internet Security: E-mail & Passwords

Computer and Internet Security: E-mail & Passwords, A guide to enforce your passwords and secure your email communications.

Course Description
This course is a mix of theory and practical tips to help you make you online life and communication more secure and hacker-proof.

In this course you will learn:

Why strong passwords are so important
Tips and tricks how to enforce your passwords, make them virtually unhackable
Practical trick for remembering long, strong passwords that make no sense on the first sight
What are password managers and why it is a good idea to use one
You will learn what is 2-factor authentication and it’s underlying principles
How to verify senders and external links in emails you receive
How to use email encryption with your current email service
What secure email provider to chose


Content and Overview

This course is a quick and informative introduction to the basics of computer and information security that will help you make you online life and communication much more secure. I will show you how simple it is to make up your own strong, hacker-proof passwords and how to memorize them forever. You will learn about password managers, alternative authentication techniques, and email encryption. You can’t underestimate the value of having such skills in today’s world of total Internet surveillance. We will also have an overview of the best secure email providers to help you choose one for your business or personal email communication.

This course is for anyone who wishes to feel more secure about their online presence, as well as online communications. This course will help you significantly secure your business and personal life with easy to implement steps we will talk about inside. You will need a minimum experience of using your browser, online services and email. Nothing special really.

Inside the course, you will also find regularly updated additional materials and links to external resources.