IT Security Basics

Everyone should have a clear understanding of IT security basic skills, in today's world where our digital lives and connections are increasing constantly.

Enroll in the IT Security Basics online course to learn 10 simple and effective skills, habits, and tools to stay safe online. This short, user-friendly course also includes an opportunity to earn an achievement certificate by passing the course's Final Exam.

In this course, learn how to outsmart Wolfrid (a wolf in sheep's clothing) as he tries to scam our favorite farm animals.

Follow the comics in each lesson to help think how the course content might apply to day-to-day tasks and habits.

Example comics from the course:

Enroll in the course to view all of the comics and stories.

Learning Objectives

Create strong, secure passwords and passphrases
Keep your passwords and passphrases secure
Use two-factor authentication
Avoid phishing email scams
Guard your personal information online
Use a secure operating system with security software - and run updates
Sign out, lock, shut down, and store securely
Inspect links and web pages carefully
Use safe data practices for specific circumstances
Get help if compromised

Prerequisite Skills

Use a mouse
Open and save files
Open and close windows
Perform basic tasks in Microsoft Word, or have completed the course Word: The Basics

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More Details About This Course

This online course is free to everyone and available for enrollment in IU Expand.

The estimated time to complete this course is 30 minutes.

The course contains a series of short lessons on guidelines and specific skills. Features also include examples, videos, practice quizzes, and ways to learn more.

Earning a certificate for this course

Course certificate example as thumbnail The Final Exam for this course is designed to be an accurate reflection of your knowledge upon completion of the course, based on all of the course learning objectives.

Passing the Final Exam with a score of 80% or higher generates a PDF certificate automatically.

You can use this certificate to demonstrate your understanding of these topics and skills with your peers and leadership, or as a personal mark of achievement for yourself.