THE INTERNET AND E-COMMERCE (one-day, hands-on)
Instructor: Constantine Kaniklidis

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These technical briefings are concise, technically-oriented, fast-path overviews covering the essentials of various strategic technologies. They may be used as a first intensive look at the topic or as a quick refresher/review and update on the current state of the art. Practical examples, demos, and extensive case studies are used to further enrich the registrant's appreciation. Together they provide comprehensive career survival training for the current and future technology marketplace.

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The Internet: Structure and Operation
        Internet: Birth and Growth
        How the Internet Backbone Works
        All about Intranets, and Extranets
        Connection Choices and Technologies: Serial Modem, Broadband, and Wireless

Web Clients (Browsers)
        Customizing your Browser
        Extending your Browser (Plug-ins, Add-ons, and other Extensions)
        Optimizing the Browser and the Connection: Some Power Tips

Becoming a Search Master: Some Power Techniques
        Understanding Search Technology
        Power Research on the Web

Using Internet Services (e-Mail, Newsgroups, Messaging, Voice

e-Commerce, Payment and Security	
        What is e-Commerce?
        How Payment is Handled on the Internet
        Using SSL
        Defending with Personal Firewalls)