Intro to Information Security
An 8-part course with Mr. Ford's Class
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Scott Ford,M.Ed., has been an educator for over 16 years. He has had the honor of teaching and developing courses for high schools, colleges, the FBI, DEA and CIA. He has spoken to groups around the United States about technology, educational... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 21 min
- Lessons 8
- Attachments 19
- Exercises 36
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44 CQ
8 Lessons in This Course
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4 minFREEComputer Science lesson 1Free3 CQ
This lesson provides an overview of information security topics, including machine-level security, network security, internet security, and social engineering.
with Mr. Ford's ClassThis lesson provides an overview of information security topics, including machine-level security, network security, internet security, and social engineering.
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9 minComputer Science lesson 25 CQ
Learn the do’s and don’ts of machine-level security, including how to keep your information and hardware safe at home, on the go, and in the workplace.
with Mr. Ford's ClassLearn the do’s and don’ts of machine-level security, including how to keep your information and hardware safe at home, on the go, and in the workplace.
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10 minComputer Science lesson 36 CQ
In this lesson, you’ll learn important rules and conventions for creating unique usernames and passwords, and why you shouldn’t give them to just anyone.
with Mr. Ford's ClassIn this lesson, you’ll learn important rules and conventions for creating unique usernames and passwords, and why you shouldn’t give them to just anyone.
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11 minComputer Science lesson 46 CQ
Scott explains the essentials of data protection, including migration, backup, and disposal as well as useful resources, in this information security lesson.
with Mr. Ford's ClassScott explains the essentials of data protection, including migration, backup, and disposal as well as useful resources, in this information security lesson.
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8 minComputer Science lesson 55 CQ
Learn all about network security, including permissions, user policies, and what you should and shouldn't do with technology that belongs to your company.
with Mr. Ford's ClassLearn all about network security, including permissions, user policies, and what you should and shouldn't do with technology that belongs to your company.
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9 minComputer Science lesson 65 CQ
Learn the difference between hackers, crackers, and script kiddies, and how to guard against nasty worms by keeping your computer up to date.
with Mr. Ford's ClassLearn the difference between hackers, crackers, and script kiddies, and how to guard against nasty worms by keeping your computer up to date.
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9 minComputer Science lesson 75 CQ
Scott explains the different types of malware, how they infect your computer, programs, and network, and ways to guard your computer against malicious malware.
with Mr. Ford's ClassScott explains the different types of malware, how they infect your computer, programs, and network, and ways to guard your computer against malicious malware.
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17 minComputer Science lesson 89 CQ
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to expertly safeguard yourself at home and on the go against all types of social engineering, from dumpster diving to spam.
with Mr. Ford's ClassIn this lesson, you’ll learn how to expertly safeguard yourself at home and on the go against all types of social engineering, from dumpster diving to spam.
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14138 min14-part Basic Computing course75 CQ
In this intro to computers course, gain insight into how computers work, what tricks to use to become an informed electronics consumer, and how to optimize your computing devices in everyday life.
with Mr. Ford's ClassIn this intro to computers course, gain insight into how computers work, what tricks to use to become an informed electronics consumer, and how to optimize your computing devices in everyday life.
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13126 min13-part Hardware course68 CQ
This course provides an overview of how networks and the internet work, a history of the Web, the basics of telecommunications, wireless technology, cloud computing, and tips for buying smart!
with Mr. Ford's ClassThis course provides an overview of how networks and the internet work, a history of the Web, the basics of telecommunications, wireless technology, cloud computing, and tips for buying smart!
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558 min5-part Basic Computing course33 CQ
In this course, learn how digital text, audio, and video come to life on your smartphone, tablet, and computer, and how to create amazing photos and videos using image and video editing software.
with Mr. Ford's ClassIn this course, learn how digital text, audio, and video come to life on your smartphone, tablet, and computer, and how to create amazing photos and videos using image and video editing software.
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424 min4-part Basic Computing course14 CQ
In this course on database management, take a guided tour of how databases work, an overview of database models, and how online applications like search engines are powered by databases.
with Mr. Ford's ClassIn this course on database management, take a guided tour of how databases work, an overview of database models, and how online applications like search engines are powered by databases.
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4 minMicrosoft Office lesson3 CQ
PowerPoint presentations can be—to be frank—boring. Spice up your online presentation with an embedded video! This lesson shows how to add video to PowerPoint.
with Mr. Ford's ClassPowerPoint presentations can be—to be frank—boring. Spice up your online presentation with an embedded video! This lesson shows how to add video to PowerPoint.
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436 min4-part Productivity course21 CQ
In this 4-lesson course on Dropbox, learn how to sign up and store files like photos, music, and documents, and discover how to manage and securely share them with friends and colleagues.
with Internet MarketingIn this 4-lesson course on Dropbox, learn how to sign up and store files like photos, music, and documents, and discover how to manage and securely share them with friends and colleagues.
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685 min6-part Online Savvy course46 CQ
In this course, explore digital security and personal privacy from a historical and philosophical perspective before getting some expert IT tips for keeping your information secure.
with Todd McLeodIn this course, explore digital security and personal privacy from a historical and philosophical perspective before getting some expert IT tips for keeping your information secure.
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881 min8-part Online Savvy course44 CQ
In this course with computer expert Mr. Ford, learn all about information security, including how to protect your electronics, sensitive information, and network from hackers, crackers, and thieves.
with Mr. Ford's ClassIn this course with computer expert Mr. Ford, learn all about information security, including how to protect your electronics, sensitive information, and network from hackers, crackers, and thieves.
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13111 min13-part Online Savvy course62 CQ
In this course, tackle cyber security from every angle. Learn how to protect your identity, lock your wireless router, and even review how technology can affect you both mentally and physically.
with Todd McLeodIn this course, tackle cyber security from every angle. Learn how to protect your identity, lock your wireless router, and even review how technology can affect you both mentally and physically.
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25310 min25-part iPhones + iPads course171 CQ
The iPad is a powerful portable wireless device that enables access multimedia and documents on the go. In this course, learn the basics of using the iPad and discover the extent of what it can do!
with Nets@LifeThe iPad is a powerful portable wireless device that enables access multimedia and documents on the go. In this course, learn the basics of using the iPad and discover the extent of what it can do!