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Learn how to stay safe online in this class on 6/16/18.

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Protect Your Identity Online

  • Saturday, June 16, 2018, 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Secure your Computer * Secure your Wifi Network * Secure internet browsing * Stay Safe on The Internet * Protect Your Privacy Online * Protect Privacy Of Others

Learn how to safeguard your computer, keep your digital data secure, and protect your privacy online. This beginner's guide to cybersecurity, concentrating on Windows, will help you prevent malware, viruses, and security breaches on your computer and your network. 

Securing your computer or laptop—using built-in tools such as Windows Defender, firewalls, and encryption—and protecting your wireless network. Then, learn how to adjust privacy and security settings in your web browser, avoid phishing scams, use public Wi-Fi safely, and enable two-step verification for more secure logins. Finally, learn how to bolster your online privacy and protect friends and family by obscuring sensitive information in photos and emails. By the end of this workshop, you'll know how to secure your computer and keep your Identity and Personal information safe online.

Topics include:

  • Updating your computer
  • Enabling Windows Firewall
  • Adjusting privacy settings
  • Securing your wireless network
  • Browsing the web safely
  • Avoiding scams
  • Protecting your online accounts
  • Protecting other people's privacy

Bring your laptop!

Class is limited to 15 participants to allow for one one interaction with instructor.

Call (607) 272 2292 

Fee

$30/person

Contact

Kenneth McLaurin, Jr.
Financial Management Educator
kem228@cornell.edu
(607) 272-2292

Last updated May 10, 2018