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This course is for anyone who is interested in learning about computer security.

Types of Security provides an advanced look at computer security features.
Security Risks explains contingency planning and precautions against computer crime using the framework of administrative, physical and logical security.
Database Basics provides an introduction to the basics of databases.
Selecting Databases introduces the principles of database management systems (DBMSs).
Data Processing provides an introduction to the concepts related to data processing.
Managing Data provides an overview of managing data.
Teleprocessing provides an overview of various computing concepts related to teleprocessing.
Transmitting Data covers the functions performed by a teleprocessing network.
Messages explains the fourth element of telecommunications, the message.

During the courses, you will learn how to:

Identify and understand the three classifications of computer security: administrative, physical and logical.
Explain how access controls are used to restrict the number of people who have access to computers and sensitive data.
Explain how access control software limits who can log onto computers and what information they may retrieve.
Explain how networks and terminals communicate.
Apply the process of risk analysis
Explain the function of a Contingency Planning Committee
Describe the laws and pricliples of proviacy used to cover computer crimes
Describe the administrative, physical and logical controls used in the collection of data
Explain the purpose, process and tools used in EDP auditing
Use data management functions
Explain paper based management
Describe file oriented management
Describe the database management system
Define three database models
Identify general principles
Describe the general principles of the network model
Explain the general principles of the relational model
Distinguish the three models
Understand the criteria for comparison
Define transaction processing
Explain information retrieval
Identify change accommodation
Choose the appropriate model
Describe the various components of a computer
Define the terms bits and bytes
Explain the various concepts related to data structures
Explain the concepts related to processing of data
Explain the various concepts related to programming
Define basic concepts
Explain an overview of JCL Statements
Explain how to use libraries
Explain how job processing works
Define a teleprocessing system
Describe the functioning of various components of communication systems
Describe the functions of data communication systems
Distinguish between dumb and intelligent terminals
Describe the function of various network components
Explain an overview of functions performed by a teleprocessing network
Describe the control of a teleprocessing network
Explain the steps of the conversion process
Use software that edits the message content and checks for errors
Use and understand modems
Describe the flow of information paths in a telecommunications network
Explain information on the flow of characteristics, direction, mode, and speed in a network
Recognize and handle errors within a transmission channel
Recognize noise and how to correct noise errors
Define the fourth component of telecommunications
Describe some common data codes
Explain data transmission structures
Identify message protocols
Use the INW to communicate
Describe the cost of using the INW
Identify aspects of telecommunications history

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Certificates of Completion
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Microsoft Approved Courseware Logo - to prepare you for a Microsoft certification
Course Topics and Index -- with searching feature and hyper-links
Printable Exercises - PDF downloadable files
Sample Application Files - PDF downloadable files
Course Glossary
Skill Assessment - can be used for pre and post-testing -- tracking first try, best try and course grade - if passed, green check mark will appear as 'mastered' - hyperlinks to units within the course to go back and re-take a certain unit again. Use as pre-test to determine which course topics you want to focus on and to go directly into that unit.