Humans have been storing information on different objects for millennia, but the digital age has brought about greater comfort in the storage and retrieval of data. This ease of data handling made it easier to disseminate information. The growth of the Internet and social media has tempted people to share information on a larger scale, resulting in uncontrolled sharing of information. This should be a concern for individuals and corporations who are insufficiently concerned about security of their data.

This course explores the difference between data and information, how data is stored and retrieved in different media, the good and bad sides of uncontrolled dissemination of information, and the safeguards to keep personal and corporate data secure.

Learning Objectives
  • Explore the basic concepts of data and information
  • Explore how data is stored, transmitted and shared
  • Recognize how the information age, the Internet and social media influence data and information security
  • Identify some safeguards to keep your data secure
Last updated/reviewed: August 12, 2023
21 Reviews (86 ratings)

Reviews

4
Anonymous Author
Good explanation of differences between data and information, how data is stored and retrieved in different media. Nice tips about data dissemination and data safeguards. Good explanation about how data was stored, transmitted and shared earlier, and how we do it now.
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Anonymous Author
Instructor is soft of speech, which makes him difficult to hear at times. In "Interacting with Internet and Social Media" he makes a somewhat outdated comment conflating web browser security and antivirus.
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Member's Profile
This course had some good information about information history. I would have liked more information about keeping information secure - maybe just expanded the "tips" section.
2
Anonymous Author
This course focuses mostly on history and only gives a few, outdated, common sense recommendations at the very end. Presenter is extremely monotone. Slides are also boring.
1
Anonymous Author
This is incredibly basic information that has very little use in the corporate world. It was essentially just a short history session.
3
Member's Profile
It was informative. But more information on keeping personal and corporate data / information safe would have been appreciated
4
Anonymous Author
This is a refresher course in information security. Nothing surprised me. This will be beneficial to performance auditors.
5
Anonymous Author
Great job. Thank you very much. I really appreciate the great course. It is terrific and informative.
5
Anonymous Author
I wasn't aware about The Internet of Things. Its is a scary proposition! The future is now.
5
Anonymous Author
Program materials were relevant and contributed to the achievement of the learning objectives.
4
Member's Profile
Nice recap on the history of information and the implications it has for today.
4
Member's Profile
Good overview of how to keep personal, corporate data and information secure.
4
Member's Profile
Good course. He speaks softly, so you have to pay close attention.
4
Anonymous Author
This course provides information on risks and security for data.
5
Anonymous Author
Good course that met objectives. Well structured and presented.
5
Anonymous Author
Great introductory course and review course, very informative,
4
Anonymous Author
Informative course on how to keep data and information secure.
5
Anonymous Author
Great training and course. Easy to understand. Thank you.
4
Anonymous Author
Very well rounded course, easy to follow and nice material!!
3
Member's Profile
Good presentation; basic information. Easy to absorb
3
Member's Profile
great course
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Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Foundational

No Advanced Preparation or Prerequisites are needed for this course.

Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
Instructor for this course
  Course Overview CPE
Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
  Introduction to Information Security2:16
Information Security
  DATA Vs. Information5:17
  The History of Recording Information12:44
  The Internet10:44
  Social Media10:18
  Interacting with Internet and Social Media5:04
CONCLUSION
  Tips to Improve Information Security 9:20
Continuous Play
  How Important is Information Security to You? 55:42
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
  Slides: How important is Information Security to you?PDF
  How important is Information Security to you? Glossary/IndexPDF
REVIEW and TEST
  REVIEW QUESTIONSquiz
 FINAL EXAMexam