IT Security Foundations: Core Concepts

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Free Online Course: IT Security Foundations: Core Concepts provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. IT Security Foundations: Core Concepts is taught by Lisa Bock.

Overview
  • Prepare for MTA exam 98-367, Security Fundamentals. Learn the core concepts of operating system and network-level security to avoid threats and eliminate system vulnerabilities.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Tech savvy, tech safe
    • Prepare for MTA Exam 98-367
    1. Core Security Principles
    • Keeping information safe
    • Managing risk
    • Avoiding scam artists
    • Analyzing the attack surface
    • Modeling threats
    2. Understanding Malware
    • Explaining viruses and worms
    • Eliminating unwanted surveillance
    • Holding data hostage
    3. Getting Into Your System
    • Stopping the imposters
    • Getting in the backdoor
    • Overflowing the buffer
    • Exploiting the unknown
    4. Investigating Internet Security
    • Using secure websites
    • Accepting cookies
    • Blocking malicious content
    • Avoiding browser threats
    5. Mobile and Wireless Security
    • Securing your Wi-Fi
    • Sharing a secret
    • Concealing your access point
    • Protecting mobile devices
    6. Secure Devices and Applications
    • Keeping data private
    • Understanding cryptography
    • Email security
    Conclusion
    • Next steps