This first part of a two-course suite course will introduce students to the need for security in today’s information technology, and provide them with the knowledge and tools they need to protect themselves from common criminal activities.

The course begins with the basics of security awareness, and moves on to unmask the deceptions referred to as Social Engineering.

The next chapter addresses data classification; working out the protection needs of various kinds of data in an organization.

The course concludes with extensive coverage of the best practices for end users of computer systems.

The course is for all users of information technology systems, particularly those who will go on to more advanced education in computer security.

This first part of a two-course suite course will introduce students to the need for security in today’s information technology, and provide them with the knowledge and tools they need to protect themselves from common criminal activities.

The course begins with the basics of security awareness, and moves on to unmask the deceptions referred to as Social Engineering.

The next chapter addresses data classification; working out the protection needs of various kinds of data in an organization.

The course concludes with extensive coverage of the best practices for end users of computer systems.

The course is for all users of information technology systems, particularly those who will go on to more advanced education in computer security.