Digital Safety – Security Updates

Overview: In this seminar, the key steps for keeping Windows, Apple, Android and iOS equipment updated are demonstrated. The role of the updates in preventing cybercrime, loss of data and exposure of sensitive information is explained. Concepts like End of Support and End of Life are introduced with guidance on where to find this information for the software you use.

Duration: 1 hour.

Who is the course for: This course is for teachers, staff and committee members who are working with computers and devices.

Topics:

• Our cybersecurity obligations
• Risks of out-of-date software
• Vulnerabilities And Exploits
• Zero-day exploits
• Updating your devices
• Automatic and scheduled updates
• Updating mobile apps
• End of Support
• Actions to take & checklist
• Questions and resources

Pre-requisites:

Operate a personal computer/laptop Read and write basic workplace documents Webinar requirements: Internet connection PC or Mac computer with audio. With web-camera/mic optional The sessions will be delivered on the Zoom video streaming platform. The link received in the booking confirmation email includes the option to download the Zoom app. This course is for teachers, staff and committee members who are working with computers and devices.