Instructor: Dr Russ Beckmeyer received his PhD from the University of Missouri. He has more than 50 years of applied computer technology experience with micro-computers, super-computers, networks, software, and computer security. After an extensive career at the Savannah River Site, he spent the last 5 years of his professional career as an engineering director for two different small nuclear reactors. Dr. Beckmeyer has been with the Center’s Tech Section since 2018. Description: You have read about rogues hacking into commercial, government, and financial computer systems so why do you think your computer is any safer? It is a lot easier and a lot cheaper to prevent an intrusion than it is to clean up after your computer has been compromised. Learn about protecting your Windows computer from viruses, worms, adware, spyware, and malware. The second half of the class will address basic internet privacy and tracking. Learn how to protect your online identity.