Security Awareness Fundamentals: How to Safely Use Public Wi-Fi

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Course features
  • Category: Security Awareness
  • Course Length: 10 minutes
  • Series: Fundamentals
  • Video Length: 5.25 minutes
  • Author: The URL dr
  • Resources: Checklist of Public Wi-Fi Safety Practices
Course overview
In this micro course, you'll learn that the availability of public Wi-Fi actually gives cybercriminals more opportunity to hack into your devices and steal sensitive information. Public Wi-Fi is a great resource—as long as you know how to stay safe while you’re connected. 
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course learning objectives
  • Identify why security matters
  • Demonstrate public wi-fi safety preparations;Identify public wi-fi-alternatives
  • Demonstrate how to safely use wi-fi away from the office
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Certification included
Downloadable certificate upon completion.

Working on public Wi-Fi, safely

Public Wi-Fi makes working remotely a breeze. Do you have a favorite coworking space or nearby library you like to use as a second office? Maybe you travel often and work from hotel lobbies. With free Wi-Fi available in restaurants, bus stops, and other public areas, it’s easy to make the world your workspace. But before you get to work in your favorite coffee shop, do you think about the safety of your internet connectivity?

"How to Safely Use Public Wi-Fi" teaches you how to weigh the risks of using public Wi-Fi. You'll explore how to prepare for a safe connection and best practices to use once you’re connected.
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Skills you'll learn in this course

Cybersecurity

Mobile Devices

Information Security

Kim Merritt

Kim Merritt, The URL dr, has been teaching and training the business community for over thirty years. Her company's line of business soft skill micro courses are a quick and effective way to master a new competency in fifteen minutes or less. 
Patrick Jones - Course author