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Jun 26, 2024
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IT 105 - Protecting Your Online Identity Description: This course will expose students to the potential threats being thrust upon them daily by simply using the Internet and how to neutralize or greatly reduce these risks.
Credits: (4)
General Education Category: K8 - Science & Technology
General Education Pathways: P2 Health & Well-being, P3 Perspectives on Current Issues
Learner Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define the term “Online Identity” and analyze its influence on the Internet, social media, and society.
- Analyze the threats posed by social engineering attacks
- Describe the importance of sanitizing and disposal of electronic devices and physical media when no longer needed
- Implement Security Measures to secure online activities both at home and while traveling.
- Identify and evaluate the various types of malicious attacks and measures to protect against them.
- Apply statistical quantitative reasoning to evaluate the possible impact of the Internet of Things (IOT) on a person’s online identity as a result of increased manufacturing of various types of IOT devices in the U.S. and globally.
- Construct a data recovery plan for electronic devices to recover/restore data in the event a device is destroyed, lost, or rendered useless by malware or viruses or to restore control of a hacked online account.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date: 2/1/18
Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations: Fall Locations: Ellensburg Winter Locations: Ellensburg Spring Locations: Ellensburg Summer Locations: Ellensburg
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