CPE Credit Hours: 8
Field of Study: Information Technology
Publication date: March 2022
Internal control requires that the information systems in a company are secure, reliable, and can be trusted. Cyberattacks and data breaches represent the greatest threat to most companies today.
This course describes the importance of network security for all types of businesses and practices. It identifies the vulnerabilities and defines the safeguards for computers, networks, networking components, software applications, and mobile devices. It describes the threats that can compromise computers and company data, such as viruses, trojans and phishing. It includes some simple steps that users can take to properly protect themselves from any threats that penetrate the network and protect confidential company data.
Finally, this course discusses how to create a data security plan and an information security risk management plan, along with some recommendations and best-practices for keeping networks safe.
This is a self-study CPE course.
Program level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None Required
Minimum Final Examination Passing Grade: 70%
Maximum Time Allowed To Complete Program: One Year From Date Of Purchase
