Certified Secure Computer User

The Certified Secure Computer User programme helps end users protect devices, accounts, networks, and data from common cyber threats. It emphasises secure everyday...

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Programme overview

The Certified Secure Computer User programme helps end users protect devices, accounts, networks, and data from common cyber threats. It emphasises secure everyday behaviour, malware prevention, password and identity security, safe web and email use, mobile and cloud safety, backup, and incident reporting. Participants will strengthen practical cybersecurity capability through guided demonstrations, hands-on labs, scenario analysis, security-tool use, and structured documentation of findings.

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EC-Council

At a glance

Course code: EC-020
Provider: EC-Council
Category: Security Awareness
Status: Registration Open
Duration: 2 days
Price: RM 1,650

What participants should gain

Recognise common cyber threats and suspicious activity
Secure operating systems, applications, accounts, and personal data
Use email, web, wireless, mobile, and cloud services safely
Respond appropriately to malware, phishing, and social engineering
Apply backup, recovery, privacy, and incident-reporting practices

Participant readiness

Basic ability to use a computer, email, and the internet
No cybersecurity experience required
Suitable for all employees, students, and general computer users

Who this course is for

Students, career starters, IT users, and professionals developing cybersecurity capability
Technical and non-technical personnel whose roles involve technology, data, systems, or security
Organisations seeking structured awareness, practical skills, and role-based capability development

How the course is delivered

This programme will be conducted through interactive lectures, tool demonstrations, guided hands-on labs, scenario-based exercises, group discussions, security assessments, knowledge checks, and a final practical activity.

Course outline

Module and topic breakdown

Module 1: Cybersecurity Awareness and Common Threats

Assets, threat scenarios, vulnerabilities, and attack surfaces addressed by Cybersecurity Awareness and Common Threats

Module 2: Securing Operating Systems and Applications

Core concepts, terminology, and purpose of Securing Operating Systems and Applications

Module 3: Passwords, Authentication, and Account Protection

Identity proofing, credential storage, password policy, multifactor authentication, and federation

Module 4: Malware Prevention and Safe Software Use

Malware types, capabilities, infection vectors, persistence, command and control, and objectives

Module 5: Data Protection, Privacy, Backup, and Recovery

Full, incremental, differential, snapshot, replication, offline, immutable, and cloud backup concepts

Module 6: Network, Wi-Fi, and Remote-Work Security

Assets, threat scenarios, vulnerabilities, and attack surfaces addressed by Network, Wi-Fi, and Remote-Work Security

Module 7: Safe Web Browsing and Online Transactions

Website trust indicators, secure connections, downloads, pop-ups, redirects, and browser permissions

Module 8: Email, Phishing, and Social Engineering

Human influence principles, pretexting, phishing, vishing, smishing, impersonation, and physical approaches

Module 9: Mobile Device and Cloud Security

Mobile operating systems, applications, permissions, storage, communications, and backend services

Module 10: Incident Reporting and Personal Security Checklist

Audience, purpose, scope, methodology, limitations, evidence, and executive summary

Assessment and completion

Continuous knowledge checks and facilitator feedback throughout the programme
Completion of guided exercises, scenarios, labs, or case-study activities applicable to the course
Final review or practical activity to confirm understanding of the stated course objectives
Official EC-Council examination and certification requirements depend on the selected training package and current exam version

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