There is 1 place available on this course.
| Event type: | Meeting |
| Date: | Thursday 1st October 2026 |
| Time: | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Group: | Technology |
| Venue: | (contact coordinator) |
| Organiser: | |
| Booking: | Note that booking is required. |
In this 2nd sessions we are concerned with knowing that anything you do with your computer is save and secure, and that if you do make a big mistake you can recover from it. There are some simple rules and procedures that you can adopt to keep you, your system and your data safe.
Topics for Session 2:
- Security and Privacy
- Passwords & Managers: Creating strong passwords. Using a password manager.
- Password or Passkey?: Replacing passwords
- Safe email: Recognise fake emails and phishing links.
- Password Protecting Files.
- Backup Strategies: Create frequent backups using cloud storage or external drives. Practice recovery to prove backup is working.
- System Recovery: What to do now to prepare for recovering a corrupt system.
- Internet Proficiency
- Search Engine Mastery: Use effective search strategies to find trustworthy information quickly.
- Browser Management: Use multiple tabs, bookmarks, and extensions, to create more efficient and safer browsing.
- Safe Browsing: Finding reputable sites. Recognising suspicious pop-ups. Avoiding click-bait adverts.
- Downloading: Where do they go?
- Keeping Control: What to do if your browser misbehaves.
- AI Awareness
- AI Tools: Using AI tools to become more productive.
- Responsible AI Usage: Understand that AI is not a replacement for human input.