Computer Security Fundamentals

Introduction & Course Outline
Introduction & Course Outline

Basic Security Principles & Terms I
Security & Functionality
The CIA Triad
Authentication & Authorization
Security Clearance & Need to Know
Accountability & Auditing
Least Privilege & Separation of Duties

Basic Security Principles & Terms II
Attack Vectors
Defense Concepts
Vulnerabilities/Threats & Exposure
Basic Risk Concepts pt. 1
Basic Risk Concepts pt. 2

Computer System Security
OS Security
Windows XP Security pt. 1
Windows XP Security pt. 2
Windows XP Security pt. 3
Windows Vista Security
Linux Security pt. 1
Linux Security pt. 2
Backups & Data Protection

Network Security
Introduction to Network Security
Network Security Terms pt. 1
Network Security Terms pt. 2
Network Security Devices pt. 1
Network Security Devices pt. 2
Secure Network Design
Wireless Security
Demo: Securing a Wireless Router
Home Network Security

Internet & Email Security
Internet Threats
Secure Internet Use
Demo: Securing Your Browser pt. 1
Demo: Securing Your Browser pt. 2
Email Threats
Securing Email

Application Security
Introduction to Application Security
Application threats
Web Security
Database Security pt. 1
Database Security pt. 2
Securing Applications

Human & Physical Security
Personnel Security pt. 1
Personnel Security pt. 2
Social Engineering pt. 1
Social Engineering pt. 2
Physical Security
Integration of Security Types
Physical & Human Security at Home

User Security
Access Control Concepts
User & Group Accounts pt. 1
User & Group Accounts pt. 2
Passwords
Permissions/Rights & Privileges
Demo: Permissions
Auditing

Malware
Introduction to Malware
Viruses pt. 1
Viruses pt. 2
Spyware
Adaware & other Malware
Malware Prevention & Cure
Demo: Malware Detection & Cure

Law, Ethics, & Privacy
Ethics in Information Technology
Information Technology Law pt. 1
Information Technology Law pt. 2
Privacy pt. 1
Privacy pt. 2
International Considerations

Policies/Procedures & Documentation
Policies/Procedures & Standards
Security Policies
Data Storage/Retention & Destruction pt. 1
Data Storage/Retention & Destruction pt. 2
Training & HR Policies

Basic Cryptography
Cryptography History & Terms
Applications of Cryptography pt. 1
Applications of Cryptography pt. 2
Encryption Algorithms pt. 1
Encryption Algorithms pt. 2
Symmetric Key Encryption
Public Key Encryption pt. 1
Public Key Encryption pt. 2

Best Security Practices
Best OS Security Practices pt. 1
Best OS Security Practices pt. 2
Best Access Control Practices
Best Network Security Practices pt. 1
Best Network Security Practices pt. 2
Best Internet & Email Practices pt. 1
Best Internet & Email Practices pt. 2
Best People & Administrative Practices
Best Home Security Practices

Wrap-Up
Course Wrap-up

Credits
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