Information Technology
With technology evolving rapidly, it is even more critical to ensure that you are up to date with the latest tech trends. Refresh your skills with IT specific courses such as Cybersecurity Threats to Public Entities and Computer basics.
| Course Name | Course Description | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Awareness Training – NEW! | If you lock your car or bolt your door at night, you already know the importance of doing what you can to deter criminals. But what about your sensitive information? Are you doing everything you can to keep your online data safe? This 1-hour course offers a comprehensive overview of basic information security, how to avoid threats to security, best practices to safeguard and store sensitive information, and how to keep information safe with a secure password. | 1h |
| Cybersecurity Incident Response – NEW! | Every member of your organization is responsible for preventing a cyberattack. This course is designed to enhance your ability to respond to a security breach. In this course, you will learn the phases of a cyberattack, how to plan and execute a response, and why hackers target local governments in the first place. We will also review some of the resources available to help you construct an Incident Response Plan that meets local, state, and federal guidelines. | 1h |
| Cybersecurity Threats to Public Entities | In this one-hour course, we will explore the world of cyber-security; including its definition, methods of attack, and how to combat threats. | 1h |
| Excel Fundamentals – NEW! |
This course is intended as a “springboard” to get you started with Excel so that you can start using it for practical purposes both at work and in your personal life! You will also be introduced to several FUN ways to use Excel for your own personal enjoyment! In this training, we’ll cover the most fundamental and common functions in Excel, along with several terrific practical applications for Excel. You’ll also be presented with a few handy yet frequently overlooked time-saving tips and tricks to help you get the very best results quickly and easily! We are confident that once you get a better sense of the many possibilities that can be achieved with Excel, you will quickly start to see countless other applications for Excel and problems that Excel can help you solve! |
1h |
| Protection from Ransomware and Phishing Attacks | Technology allows us to do more with less. It has pushed our generation closer to finding cures to diseases, created solutions to world issues, and can even help you find your missing wallet or car keys. The downside of technology is the need to protect our assets from cybercriminals. If we are not proactive and intentional in our online behavior, we run the risk of cyber crimes such as ransomware and phishing. In this course, we will identify the vulnerabilities we are exposed to as well as protective measures we can employ to keep our assets safe. | 1h |
| Security Awareness Training (HB 3834) – NEW! (Texas-only) | If you lock your car or bolt your door at night, you already know the importance of doing what you can to deter criminals. But what about your sensitive information? Are you doing everything you can to keep your online data safe? In compliance with House Bill 3834, this course offers a comprehensive overview of basic information security, how to avoid threats to security, best practices to safeguard and store sensitive information, and how to keep information safe with a secure password. | 1h |
