Internet Safety: Introduction
This
course is designed to enable you to make safe and legal use of the Internet. It
will provide you with information about the safety factors and legal
considerations which need to be taken into account when using the Internet, and
give you practical experience in taking safety precautions and operating within
legal constraints.
The
content includes dealing with unwanted e-mail, protecting against identity
theft and protecting systems against viruses and other threats. The course is
suitable for a wide range of candidates and is particularly appropriate for
young people, parents and mature Internet users.
Entry to
the course is at the discretion of the centre. No previous knowledge or
experience of computers or the Internet is required. However, it would be
advantageous if you possessed basic IT skills which could be demonstrated by
completing Unit DO1D 10 Information Technology (or equivalent).
Click on
the links below to go to the relevant section.
1. Viruses
2. Malicious Software (Malware)
There are
also a number of websites you may wish to visit for additional information on
Internet safety, eg:
Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP)
Centre