COM2090 - Computer Security for Work: Social Engineering and Malware

Honolulu Community College - PCATT

Course Description

Information security is everyone’s responsibility. Recent studies show that most security problems are caused by people. This series of classes is targeted to the working professional, focusing on security threats encountered at work and how to prevent them. Most importantly, you will learn to practice safe computer security procedures. For managers and supervisors, this series or portions of it can be delivered exclusively to your staff. Contact the PCATT office at 808 845-9296 or email pcatt@hawaii.edu

In this class, you will learn about a very effective tactic utilized by scammers and hackers: social engineering. You will also learn about various types of malware. What do I do if I become a victim of social engineering? What do I do if I think I have been hacked? Various methods of social engineering will be explained and you will practice identifying them.