IT Security Foundations: Core Concepts

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Cybersecurity Courses Network Security Courses Wireless Security Courses Malware Courses Application Security Courses Operating System Security Courses Mobile Security Courses

Course Description

Overview

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

Syllabus

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

Taught by

Lisa Bock

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