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Brad Merrill is the CEO of Merrill Media, a modern holding company focused on building independent, scalable businesses at the intersection of technology and media. He is regarded as an expert in his field, teaching business and technology courses to more than 200,000 students and providing marketing training to a number of prominent startups and Fortune 500 companies.
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Who this course is for:
- Anyone who wants to protect themselves from the various security threats of the modern world
What you’ll learn:
- Become aware of the most common cyber security threats
- Develop the right mindset and browsing habits for security
- Secure your smartphone and all the information it knows about you
- Easily create and manage strong, unique passwords for all of your accounts
- Use two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security to your accounts
- Use encryption to make your private data unreadable to attackers
Many people neglect taking steps to protect themselves online because they think, “Why would anyone want to steal my information?” Well, for starters, if you have any money to your name at all, there are plenty of tech-savvy criminals out there who are patiently waiting for the opportunity to take it from you.
Beyond that, they can also steal your identity to run up charges on your credit cards, open new utility accounts, get medical treatment using your health insurance, or take advantage of your friends and family by impersonating you on social media.
These are technical topics, but I hope to walk you through everything in a way that’s actionable and easy to understand. You can protect yourself and your private data, and you don’t have to be an IT expert to do it. This course outlines a step-by-step roadmap that you can follow to build a tight wall of security around your digital life.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned about basic cyber security.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today and learn more about protecting yourself from cyber attacks.
Course Curriculum
Section 1 - Introduction | |||
Welcome To The Course | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 2 - Security Basics | |||
Why Security Matters | 00:00:00 | ||
The Importance Of Multi-Layer Security | 00:00:00 | ||
The Most Common Security Threats | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 3 - Mindset And Habits | |||
Developing The Right Mindset And Habits For Security | 00:00:00 | ||
The Importance Of Skepticism | 00:00:00 | ||
Avoiding Malicious Sites And Applications | 00:00:00 | ||
Why Software Updates Matter | 00:00:00 | ||
Knowing, And Limiting Yourself | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 4 - Smartphone Security | |||
Why Mobile Security Matters | 00:00:00 | ||
Setting Up A Passcode Lock | 00:00:00 | ||
Managing Third-Party App Permissions | 00:00:00 | ||
Locating A Lost Or Stolen Smartphone | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 5 - Passwords | |||
The Importance Of Password Security | 00:00:00 | ||
The 25 Most Common Passwords, Is Yours On The List? | 00:00:00 | ||
Best Practices For Strong Password Security | 00:00:00 | ||
Using A Password Manager | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 6 - Multi-Factor Authentication | |||
What Is Multi-Factor Authentication? | 00:00:00 | ||
Types Of Mobile Two-Factor Authentication | 00:00:00 | ||
LastPass Two-Factor Authentication | 00:00:00 | ||
Google Two-Factor Authentication | 00:00:00 | ||
Facebook Two-Factor Authentication | 00:00:00 | ||
Twitter Two-Factor Authentication | 00:00:00 | ||
Two-Factor Authentication For Other Services | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 7 - Connected Apps | |||
The Danger Of Rogue Connected Apps | 00:00:00 | ||
Managing Connected Apps On Google | 00:00:00 | ||
Managing Connected Apps On Facebook | 00:00:00 | ||
Managing Browser Extensions Or Addons | 00:00:00 | ||
Staying Secure With Connected Apps And Extensions | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 8 - Encryption | |||
What Is Encryption? | 00:00:00 | ||
How SSL (HTTPS) Protects Your Passwords And Private Data | 00:00:00 | ||
Encrypting Your Web Traffic With A Virtual Private Network (VPN) | 00:00:00 | ||
How To Encrypt Your Computer’s Hard Drive | 00:00:00 | ||
How To Encrypt Your Smartphone | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 9 - Wrapping Up | |||
The Next Steps | 00:00:00 |
About This Course
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who wants to protect themselves from the various security threats of the modern world
What you’ll learn:
- Become aware of the most common cyber security threats
- Develop the right mindset and browsing habits for security
- Secure your smartphone and all the information it knows about you
- Easily create and manage strong, unique passwords for all of your accounts
- Use two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security to your accounts
- Use encryption to make your private data unreadable to attackers
Many people neglect taking steps to protect themselves online because they think, “Why would anyone want to steal my information?” Well, for starters, if you have any money to your name at all, there are plenty of tech-savvy criminals out there who are patiently waiting for the opportunity to take it from you.
Beyond that, they can also steal your identity to run up charges on your credit cards, open new utility accounts, get medical treatment using your health insurance, or take advantage of your friends and family by impersonating you on social media.
These are technical topics, but I hope to walk you through everything in a way that’s actionable and easy to understand. You can protect yourself and your private data, and you don’t have to be an IT expert to do it. This course outlines a step-by-step roadmap that you can follow to build a tight wall of security around your digital life.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned about basic cyber security.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today and learn more about protecting yourself from cyber attacks.
Course Curriculum
Section 1 - Introduction | |||
Welcome To The Course | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 2 - Security Basics | |||
Why Security Matters | 00:00:00 | ||
The Importance Of Multi-Layer Security | 00:00:00 | ||
The Most Common Security Threats | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 3 - Mindset And Habits | |||
Developing The Right Mindset And Habits For Security | 00:00:00 | ||
The Importance Of Skepticism | 00:00:00 | ||
Avoiding Malicious Sites And Applications | 00:00:00 | ||
Why Software Updates Matter | 00:00:00 | ||
Knowing, And Limiting Yourself | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 4 - Smartphone Security | |||
Why Mobile Security Matters | 00:00:00 | ||
Setting Up A Passcode Lock | 00:00:00 | ||
Managing Third-Party App Permissions | 00:00:00 | ||
Locating A Lost Or Stolen Smartphone | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 5 - Passwords | |||
The Importance Of Password Security | 00:00:00 | ||
The 25 Most Common Passwords, Is Yours On The List? | 00:00:00 | ||
Best Practices For Strong Password Security | 00:00:00 | ||
Using A Password Manager | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 6 - Multi-Factor Authentication | |||
What Is Multi-Factor Authentication? | 00:00:00 | ||
Types Of Mobile Two-Factor Authentication | 00:00:00 | ||
LastPass Two-Factor Authentication | 00:00:00 | ||
Google Two-Factor Authentication | 00:00:00 | ||
Facebook Two-Factor Authentication | 00:00:00 | ||
Twitter Two-Factor Authentication | 00:00:00 | ||
Two-Factor Authentication For Other Services | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 7 - Connected Apps | |||
The Danger Of Rogue Connected Apps | 00:00:00 | ||
Managing Connected Apps On Google | 00:00:00 | ||
Managing Connected Apps On Facebook | 00:00:00 | ||
Managing Browser Extensions Or Addons | 00:00:00 | ||
Staying Secure With Connected Apps And Extensions | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 8 - Encryption | |||
What Is Encryption? | 00:00:00 | ||
How SSL (HTTPS) Protects Your Passwords And Private Data | 00:00:00 | ||
Encrypting Your Web Traffic With A Virtual Private Network (VPN) | 00:00:00 | ||
How To Encrypt Your Computer’s Hard Drive | 00:00:00 | ||
How To Encrypt Your Smartphone | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 9 - Wrapping Up | |||
The Next Steps | 00:00:00 |
He explained it to me like I was 5
I loved the break down.
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GREAT MASTER COURSE… SIR!!!
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course review
I very enjoy this course and learn lot’s of thing about the mobile and web PC’s and laptop security which protect my banking and private data.
Great intro course
A great beginner course on keeping your devices secure. Would recommend it for seniors or older parents not knowledgeable about technology.
Fantastic
I have learned a lot of things in this course. Now I’ll be able to help other people with their problems. Thanks again, Bill