IT Professional Fundamentals: Security

Any aspiring computer technician must know how to implement security. This course will teach you all aspects of computer security, from physical and logical security concepts to the details of secure protocols, malware protection, and authentication.

Aspiring computer technicians must be able to implement security, one of the most important concerns of any IT organization. In this course, IT Professional Fundamentals: Security, you’ll learn the fundamentals of all aspects of computer security. First, you’ll discover elements of physical security such as locks, badges, smartcards, and hardware tokens. Then, you’ll learn about secure authentication, “least privilege” protection, permissions, and encryption, with a focus on wireless security and malware prevention, including social engineering attacks such as phishing. Finally, you'll see the laundry list of best practices for securing workstations, mobile devices, and SOHO routers. When you’re finished with this course, you'll be well prepared to implement strong security measures in your organization and prevent the most common security threats from damaging your organization’s systems, data, and people.

• Course Overview 1min
• Security Measures and Purposes 40mins
• Wireless Protocols and Authentication 11mins
• Malware Prevention 21mins
• Social Engineering Threats and Vulnerabilities 21mins
• Security Settings in Windows 35mins
• Workstation Security Best Practices 17mins
• Mobile and Embedded Device Security 15mins
• Data Destruction and Disposal Methods 8mins
• SOHO Network Security 11mins
• Browser Security 11mins