Fundamentals of Computer Security Training


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In this age of malware, identity theft, and hackers, both computer users and network administrators have to know how to secure their systems. VTC's Fundamentals of Computer Security will take you through the basics of protecting your computer systems and networks from these threats. Veteran VTC author Bobby Rogers will provide in-depth explanation on the foundational concepts and terms necessary to lock down your system and prevent attacks from both the Internet and malicious users. To begin learning simply click the links.

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Introduction & Course Outline
	Introduction & Course Outline	(04:55)
Basic Security Principles & Terms I
	Security & Functionality	(06:53)
	The CIA Triad	(05:03)
	Authentication & Authorization	(03:36)
	Security Clearance & Need to Know	(04:02)
	Accountability & Auditing	(04:42)
	Least Privilege & Separation of Duties	(04:21)
Basic Security Principles & Terms II
	Attack Vectors	(05:30)
	Defense Concepts	(07:23)
	Vulnerabilities/Threats & Exposure	(04:37)
	Basic Risk Concepts pt. 1	(07:45)
	Basic Risk Concepts pt. 2	(06:45)
Computer System Security
	OS Security	(07:06)
	Windows XP Security pt. 1	(07:27)
	Windows XP Security pt. 2	(06:41)
	Windows XP Security pt. 3	(04:22)
	Windows Vista Security	(07:27)
	Linux Security pt. 1	(06:54)
	Linux Security pt. 2	(05:43)
	Backups & Data Protection	(05:39)
Network Security
	Introduction to Network Security	(06:14)
	Network Security Terms pt. 1	(04:54)
	Network Security Terms pt. 2	(03:40)
	Network Security Devices pt. 1	(06:36)
	Network Security Devices pt. 2	(05:39)
	Secure Network Design	(06:27)
	Wireless Security	(06:02)
	Demo: Securing a Wireless Router	(06:52)
	Home Network Security	(05:11)
Internet & Email Security
	Internet Threats	(05:29)
	Secure Internet Use	(04:11)
	Demo: Securing Your Browser pt. 1	(05:23)
	Demo: Securing Your Browser pt. 2	(05:42)
	Email Threats	(05:18)
	Securing Email	(04:08)
Application Security
	Introduction to Application Security	(05:33)
	Application threats	(05:55)
	Web Security	(05:10)
	Database Security pt. 1	(04:44)
	Database Security pt. 2	(04:33)
	Securing Applications	(04:32)
Human & Physical Security
	Personnel Security pt. 1	(05:35)
	Personnel Security pt. 2	(02:31)
	Social Engineering pt. 1	(06:30)
	Social Engineering pt. 2	(04:14)
	Physical Security	(05:54)
	Integration of Security Types	(04:58)
	Physical & Human Security at Home	(04:31)
User Security
	Access Control Concepts	(06:19)
	User & Group Accounts pt. 1	(06:41)
	User & Group Accounts pt. 2	(06:27)
	Passwords	(06:37)
	Permissions/Rights & Privileges	(07:47)
	Demo: Permissions	(05:27)
	Auditing	(06:17)
Malware
	Introduction to Malware	(03:58)
	Viruses pt. 1	(03:33)
	Viruses pt. 2	(05:27)
	Spyware	(02:18)
	Adaware & other Malware	(05:54)
	Malware Prevention & Cure	(06:03)
	Demo: Malware Detection & Cure	(08:01)
Law, Ethics, & Privacy
	Ethics in Information Technology	(07:11)
	Information Technology Law pt. 1	(03:10)
	Information Technology Law pt. 2	(06:38)
	Privacy pt. 1	(07:20)
	Privacy pt. 2	(03:34)
	International Considerations	(04:56)
Policies/Procedures & Documentation
	Policies/Procedures & Standards	(07:21)
	Security Policies	(07:31)
	Data Storage/Retention & Destruction pt. 1	(06:46)
	Data Storage/Retention & Destruction pt. 2	(04:54)
	Training & HR Policies	(05:27)
Basic Cryptography
	Cryptography History & Terms	(06:46)
	Applications of Cryptography pt. 1	(06:58)
	Applications of Cryptography pt. 2	(05:15)
	Encryption Algorithms pt. 1	(04:53)
	Encryption Algorithms pt. 2	(05:55)
	Symmetric Key Encryption	(07:33)
	Public Key Encryption pt. 1	(03:52)
	Public Key Encryption pt. 2	(05:04)
Best Security Practices
	Best OS Security Practices pt. 1	(02:15)
	Best OS Security Practices pt. 2	(05:54)
	Best Access Control Practices	(06:50)
	Best Network Security Practices pt. 1	(05:41)
	Best Network Security Practices pt. 2	(03:44)
	Best Internet & Email Practices pt. 1	(04:02)
	Best Internet & Email Practices pt. 2	(04:17)
	Best People & Administrative Practices	(04:22)
	Best Home Security Practices	(06:14)
Wrap-Up
	Course Wrap-up	(03:04)
Credits
	About this Author	(01:10)

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Title:	Fundamentals of Computer Security
Author:	Bobby Rogers
SKU:	33874
ISBN:	1-934743-69-0
Duration:	8.5 hrs / 92 Lessons
Compatibility:	Win XP, 2000, 98, NT, Mac OS X, OS 9

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Fundamentals of Computer Security Training

Introduction & Course Outline

Basic Security Principles & Terms I

Basic Security Principles & Terms II

Computer System Security

Network Security

Internet & Email Security

Application Security

Human & Physical Security

User Security

Malware

Law, Ethics, & Privacy

Policies/Procedures & Documentation

Basic Cryptography

Best Security Practices

Wrap-Up

Credits