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Course contents

Everyone who uses a PC or accesses the Internet should be concerned about computer security. In the Security Essentials for Computer Users course, you'll learn about common security threats and their countermeasures. Expert instructor Mike Meyers addresses critical topics like setting strong passwords, ensuring e-mail and browser privacy, activating anti-virus protection, and thwarting hackers. At the conclusion of this course you'll be aware of threats to your computer security, and you'll know how to take concrete steps to protect against them.

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About the author

Mike Meyers is a dynamic lecturer and leading authority on IT certifications. His A+ Certification Guide (McGraw-Hill) is the world's no. 1 selling A+ certification text. Meyers, known as the Alphageek to friends and fans, exudes an incredible enthusiasm for high tech. His flair for conceptualizing technical information and providing explanations that make sense is unmatched in the industry. Meyers is president of Total Seminars in Houston.