"43% of Canadian businesses cite security as their biggest concern regarding on-line transactions."
("Winning with E-Business" Angus Reid survey of Canadian SMEs)
Although the Internet has proven to be invaluable as a research and marketing tool,
several hazards exist on the information highway that could be potentially damaging to
your business assets. Becoming aware of the possible dangers to your information system
and business data is the first step to arming yourself effectively against virtual threats,
such as viruses, hackers, etc. Viruses have been known to shut down business operations
around the globe in seconds - but you can avoid this kind of problem with a little knowledge
and foresight. A firewall can monitor your Web traffic and warn you of any unscrupulous
intruders. Knowing how to manage your browser preferences can also protect against possible
threats. Encrypting electronic messages is another way of protecting sensitive information.
After taking this module, you will become aware of the tools available that are necessary
for any business that uses computers regularly to store or transmit information. You will
also become more comfortable in using the latest specialized features that the Internet has
to offer in terms of security and data protection.
Clients that complete the Internet Security module will be able to:
Protect their personal information
Understand viruses and the potential threats associated with them
Learn how to keep anti-virus software up-to-date
Understand what cookies are and how they work
Understand the function of firewalls
Customize and manage browser settings
Learn about various back-up procedures to protect business data
Identify various file extensions
Understand encryption and decryption
Don't be a virus victim . . . put a halt to hackers . . . defend your data!
Call us toll free at 1-888-807-7777 to sign up for Internet Security!
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