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Course # CS101 - Cyber Security Basics

Description

This course is designed to introduce fundamental computer security practices. The student will learn about passwords,  acceptable use of SLAC resources, e.g. email, Internet, etc., and what to do if you suspect a computer security incident.

Who should take this course?

Anyone who has a SLAC computer account that accesses SLAC computer resources.

Pre-requisites

None

Length .5 hrs (30 min.)
Training Method Challenge, Web based
Contact:

Marilyn Cariola
Email: mcariola@slac.stanford.edu

How to and notes

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  • Log in to the Training Portal and take the course

    • Using Your Windows ID and Password on a computer on the SLAC Network

      • Single Sign-On - If you are logged into Windows and using Internet Explorer on a computer within the SLAC network you can use the SkillSoft single sign on link. You must be logged into the computer you are using with your own SLAC Windows account in order to be properly credited for training.

        Click here to use your Windows account to log into SkillSoft.

      • If you are not within the SLAC network, not on a Windows computer or not using Internet Explorer, you may use your SLAC Windows Account to log in but you will be prompted to manually enter your username and password.
      • If you do not have a SLAC Windows account, please read the instructions below to log in using your SLAC System ID number and the SkillSoft password.

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  1. Turn off the pop-up blocker in your browser.
    • For Internet Explorer, go to the Tools menu > Pop-up Blocker > Turn off Pop-up Blocker.
    • For Firefox, go to the Tools menu > Options > click on the content tab in the options window > uncheck the Block pop-up windows check box > click OK.
  2. Locate your SLAC system ID number on your SLAC Directory page. This is your log-in ID.
  3. Identify the password
  4. Click here to Launch the SkillSoft training portal. (https://slactraining.skillport.com/SkillPortFE/login/login.cfm)
    • Enter your SLAC system ID and password
    • Wait for the SkillPort catalog page to load - if you see a blank page with the words "Login in progress" for longer then 40 seconds, you may need to install Java. Please see the system requirements below for notes on installing Java.
  5. Click on Cyber Security Basics

Note: If you already know this information you can challenge the quiz on the first slide. (To pass, you must correctly answer at least four of five questions.)

For users (who get past the login page) having issues with accessing the course , there are satellite training stations available at http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/training/other_cbt_location.htm and computers in the library also work.

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  • Alternate course location for UNIX users Only

System Requirements:

Adobe Flash player

   

Here the link to the course alternate location:

Cyber Security Basics - CS101 (http://www.slac.stanford.edu/computing/security/csat/cs101)

When you successfully complete the course and pass the quiz, select the "Email Results" button*.

 

To get credit, you MUST add your SLAC System ID number to the subject line, e.g.

Quiz Results: CSA101_Web_Test  334570

 and send the results.

Note: If you have issues with the "Email Results" button, send a screen capture of your success page to "sec-trng@slac.stanford.edu".

To find your SLAC System ID number:

Go to the SLAC Directory and do a search for your name.

http://www-public.slac.stanford.edu/phonebook/search.html

Your SLAC System ID number is listed in the lower left.

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  • Take the course offline

If you like you can send an email to mcariola@slac.stanford.edu to request a hard/soft copy (PDF) of the course and exam. 

Then send responses for the exam to: sec-trng@slac.stanford.edu.

For more information see the ES&H Training Web FAQ

Training Restrictions None noted.

Course Objectives

This course is divided in to 4 sections:

 

Owner: SLAC Computer Security
Last Updated: 11/19/2009
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