Computer SafetySession 1 – Keeping Your Computer Safe

Introduction The Community Technology Program is a free training

program covering– How to connect you to new FREE high speed internet

service – Basic Computer fundamentals and skills– How to keep your family, your identity and your

computer safe on-line– How to use the internet to discover opportunities– How to use the Internet for fun and enjoyment

The program is made possible by a combination of federal stimulus funding, matching private contributions and support from private service providers.

Internet Safety

In this SERIES we cover…

• Session 1 – Keeping Your Computer Safe• Session 2 – Keeping Your Family Safe

• Session 3 – Protecting Your Identity

Keeping Your Computer Safe

Today we will talk about…

• Using anti-virus software.

• Not opening email from strangers.

• Using a firewall.

• Creating and securing your passwords.

• Only downloading from a trusted source.

Learning Objective: To teach a novice how to safely use

the internet and anti-virus software.

Icebreaker

Don’t Open Email From Strangers

Use Anti-Virus Software

Creating and Securing Your Passwords

Use a Firewall

Download from trusted sources

You can download almost anything (often for free) from the Internet :

computer programsmoviesmusicscreen saversring tones

Look for the https://

Helpful Resources

The following websites are great resources for ways to keep your computer safe:

– http://www.getnetwise.com

– http://www.getsafeonline.org

Discussion Questions

Learning objective:

To teach a novice how to safely use the internet and anti-

virus software.

Today we discussed: Anti-virus software, safely navigating the internet and

downloading files.

Do you have any questions about the material covered?

Congratulations! You have just completed the session on Keeping Your Computer Safe.

Session 1 - Conclusion