This seminar will expose the modern techniques in handling the computer systems’ hard and software’s as well effective internet administration architectures.

Content:

Understanding the Computer System

• Hardware systems overview
• Hardware configuration for different corporate structures: Mainframe, Minicomputer configurations, Laptops, Network systems and multi- user configurations
• Systems software for each configuration
• Installing computer systems for organisation-wide systems

Hardware Overview and Internet

• The computer hardware
• Central processing unit
• Systems unit, the mouse, monitor, keyboard, title bar etc.
• Essential internet tips
• Hardware and software and software acquisition
• Testing needs before using a system

Accounting Software Packages

• Use of the spreadsheet and Excel
• Use of integrated software packages
• Use of different packages modules
• Data preparation for inputs
• Users involvement in the different packages
• Use of reports and handing
• Practical demonstration

Security, Accuracy and Confidentiality Of Operations

• Internal controls in a computer environment
• Electronic access control procedures
• Physical security procedures
• Security information systems and record management
• Detection and prevention for frauds
• Computer virus control

Understanding Internet Terms and the Use Of Internet Facilities

• Some areas of internet applications
• e-banking, e-learning, on-line employment, e-commerce, e-mail
• The world wide web (www)
• Ensuring security on the internet
• Other essential internet terms-browser, bulletin board, cello, chat, cwis, cyberspace etc.
• Data encryption, DNS, FLAME, FREE NET etc.

Computer Access Controls and Virus Prevention Techniques

• Security issue to networks-Trojans, worms and viruses
• Hacking, worms
• Control of computer related hazards
• Disaster avoidance techniques
• Steps in disaster planning process
• Aggressive approach to disaster recovery
• Back up requirements
• Virus ne anti-virus techniques
• Security issues in computer disaster management
• Emerging challenges

Facilitators:  A Distinguished team of who are eminently qualified Professionals has been assembled to lead discussions in course of the workshop.

For Whom; Accountants, Auditors, Systems Development, Managers, Computer managers, Relevant Information Technology Committee Mangers Consultants and Others who perform related functions in both the public and private sectors.