Symantec Security Awareness Center

Overview:

The Symantec Security Awareness Program provides a comprehensive set of training and communication tools to help companies meet the regulatory requirements specific to employee security awareness training. At the same time, this can help reduce vulnerablities by creating a more security-aware workforce. The program is designed not only to increase security knowledge and understanding but also to influence appropriate employee behavior at all levels of the workforce.

Description:

Practical Benefits
• Maximize Efficiency: Learn just what you need to know as you need it.
• The Convenience of eLearning: Save valuable time by learning quickly at your desk.
• Peace of Mind: Be prepared and able to respond effectively to real-world situations onsite.

Minimum System Requirements
To view the On-Demand modules contained within the Solution Center, your system will need to meet the following requirements:
• Windows (98se, ME, XP, NT 4.0, 2000)
• Internet Explorer 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0
• Netscape Navigator 4, 6.2, 7.1
• AOL 8
• Mozilla 1.2
• Opera 7 Macromedia Flash Player 6.0.65 or higher

COURSE OUTLINE
Information Protection
Introduces organizations’ information security concerns and the measures that employees should take to mitigate and reduce risks and protect vital information
• Narrative Scenario
• Security Awareness Web-Based Learning Content
• Interactive Scenario
• Security Awareness Best-Practice Summary
• Lesson Post-Assessment
Password Security
Explains and demonstrates to employees why passwords are important, in addition to how to create strong passwords and best practices for password use
• Lesson Pre-Assessment
• Narrative Scenario
• Security Awareness Web-Based Learning Content
• Interactive Scenario
• Security Awareness Best-Practice Summary
• Lesson Post-Assessment
Virus Protection
Educates employees on computer viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and the recommended best practices to reduce the risk and mitigate the effects of an infection
• Lesson Pre-Assessment
• Narrative Scenario
• Security Awareness Web-Based Learning Content
• Interactive Scenario
• Security Awareness Best-Practice Summary
• Lesson Post-Assessment
Email Security
Informs employees of proper e-mail etiquette and reminds them of the risks of virus infection from downloading e-mail attachments
• Lesson Pre-Assessment
• Narrative Scenario
• Security Awareness Web-Based Learning Content
• Interactive Scenario
• Security Awareness Best-Practice Summary
• Lesson Post-Assessment