This self-paced course introduces new online users to the basics of cybersecurity.

Available dates
  • Online self-paced

    Complete online at your own pace (Self-paced)

Description

This course will introduce new online users to cybersecurity basic terminology, functionality, and best practices for safe internet use. In this course, you will discover the dangers of sharing personal information online, what cybersecurity is, and how to keep your personal information safe online.

At the completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Discuss the basics of cybersecurity and internet privacy.
  • Protect your information and devices.
  • Discuss how cybersecurity breaches affect healthcare.
  • Become a digital citizen. 

This is course #2102 for IHSS Career Pathways and CalGrows. It is part of the Adult Education Pathway, which is a general pathway, and is eligible for the Career Builder incentive in CalGrows.

This course is self-paced and expected to take roughly three hours to complete. If you need to pause for any reason, you can save progress and come back to resume it when ready. Courses should be completed within 30 days of starting them.

To register for this course, click the registration link and input your information. The security code for Homebridge Career Pathways courses is 744016. You will receive an email to activate your email, and upon activation you will have access to all Homebridge On-Demand classes.