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IT Security Foundations: Core Concepts

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

Tags

Operating System Security Courses Cryptography Courses Network Security Courses Risk Management Courses Wireless Security Courses Malware Courses Application Security Courses Device Security Courses Mobile Security Courses

Course Description

Overview

Prepare for MTA exam 98-367, Security Fundamentals. Learn the core concepts of operating system and network-level security to avoid threats and eliminate system vulnerabilities.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Tech savvy, tech safe
  • Prepare for MTA Exam 98-367
1. Core Security Principles
  • Keeping information safe
  • Managing risk
  • Avoiding scam artists
  • Analyzing the attack surface
  • Modeling threats
2. Understanding Malware
  • Explaining viruses and worms
  • Eliminating unwanted surveillance
  • Holding data hostage
3. Getting Into Your System
  • Stopping the imposters
  • Getting in the backdoor
  • Overflowing the buffer
  • Exploiting the unknown
4. Investigating Internet Security
  • Using secure websites
  • Accepting cookies
  • Blocking malicious content
  • Avoiding browser threats
5. Mobile and Wireless Security
  • Securing your Wi-Fi
  • Sharing a secret
  • Concealing your access point
  • Protecting mobile devices
6. Secure Devices and Applications
  • Keeping data private
  • Understanding cryptography
  • Email security
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Lisa Bock

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