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Participants must have a 56K modem internet connection (broadband connection recommended), a current browser (i.e., Internet Explorer 6 or higher, Firefox 2.0 or higher, or Safari 2 or higher), Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 or higher, and Adobe Flash 9.0.45.0 or higher.

After registering for this online course, you will receive an email with instructions for getting started. If you do not receive a confirmation within 1 hour, please contact the division.

Course Description


AWR173 - Information Security Basics - 13.00 Hours

Description

Information Security Basics is designed to teach entry and mid-level IT staff the technological fundamentals of information security. The goal of this course is to provide trainees some preliminary knowledge of computer security to help in identifying and stopping various cyber threats. In addition to providing an introduction to information assurance, trainees will also learn general concepts (terminologies), an overview of TCP/IP, introductory network security, introductory operating system security, and basic cryptography.

Topics

  • Overview and terminology
  • General concepts
  • TCP/IP networking
  • Network security
  • Operating systems and security
  • Cryptography

    Audience

  • Emergency management agency
  • Emergency medical services
  • Fire service
  • Administrative
  • Law enforcement
  • Healthcare
  • Public health
  • Public safety communications
  • Public works
  • Hazardous materials personnel

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