IT Security Foundations: Core Concepts

Learn the core concepts of operating system and network-level security to avoid threats and eliminate system vulnerabilities.

Introduction

• Tech savvy, tech safe
• Discovering resources

1. Core Security Principles

• Providing a secure system
• Keeping information safe
• Managing risk
• Analyzing risk
• Avoiding scam artists
• Recognizing the Internet of Things

2. Understanding Malware

• Comparing malicious programs
• Explaining viruses and worms
• Eliminating unwanted surveillance
• Holding data hostage
• Defending the OS

3. Breaching Your System

• Stopping the imposters
• Getting in the backdoor
• Exploiting the unknown
• Challenge: Recognizing IoT threats
• Solution: Recognizing IoT threats

4. Investigating Internet Security

• Accessing cloud resources
• Using a secure connection
• Accepting cookies
• Blocking malicious content
• Ensuring browser privacy

5. Mobile and Wireless Security

• Securing your Wi-Fi
• Sharing a secret
• Concealing your access point
• Protecting mobile devices

6. Secure Devices and Applications

• Providing data confidentiality
• Ensuring data integrity
• Using cryptographic techniques
• Securing email

Conclusion

• Next steps