The Complete LPI Security Essentials Exam Study Guide

Name: The Complete LPI Security Essentials Exam Study Guide
Rating: 4.5 (78 reviews)

Prove you're ready to get the most out of your online activities without exposing yourself to security vulnerabilities

Created byDavid Clinton

Last updated 4/2023

English

What you'll learn

Cover all the objectives for the LPI Security Essentials certification and be ready to take the exam
Understand the basics of networking and connectivity
Understand the basics of web encryption and email encryption
Understand the basics of privacy protection, application security,
Understand the basics of risk assessment and malware defence
Understand the responsibilities that come with digital citizenship
Be ready to make an informed decision about whether to step up to a career in digital security

Course content

9 sections • 31 lectures • 2h 17m total length

Introducing the LPI Security Essentials Certification4:37
Introducing the LPI Security Essentials Certification, the globally recognized credential for demonstrating security knowledge. Boost your career by showcasing your skills in security.
Understanding Your Responsibilities6:55
Learn about your security responsibilities. From protecting data to ensuring compliance, discover the key steps you need to take to safeguard your organization.
Understanding What Can Go Wrong6:17
Discover the potential dangers and risks to IT security. From data breaches to network attacks, learn about the common threats and what you can do to protect yourself.

Who's Coming After You2:09
Who's behind cyber threats? Find out as we explore the motivations and methods of various threat actors, including hackers, nation-states, and organized crime.
What Attack Tools They're Using4:47
Discover the attack tools used by cyber criminals. From phishing scams to malware, learn how to identify and defend against the latest threats.
Devices You Should Use With Great Care6:07
Services You Should Use With Great Care5:27
Discover the most vulnerable online services. Learn about the risks associated with cloud services, online banking, and social media and how to protect your personal and sensitive information.
How You Fight Back4:02
Learn the basics of fighting back against cyber crime. Discover simple steps you can take to protect your personal and sensitive information, prevent cyber attacks, and stay safe online.

Access Control: Passwords6:17
Understand the importance of using strong passwords for access control. Discover best practices for creating and managing passwords, and learn how to avoid common mistakes that put your accounts at risk.
Password Alternatives and Enhancements4:55
Explore alternatives to passwords for access control. From biometrics to two-factor authentication, learn about the latest technologies and techniques to keep your accounts and information secure.
Managing Software Sources6:24
Manage your software sources effectively. Discover how to validate the authenticity of software, ensure secure updates, and protect your systems from malicious packages.
Controlling Network Access3:13
Control network access and secure your systems. Learn about firewalls, intrusion detection, and access control policies, and discover best practices for monitoring and managing network traffic.
Understanding Hardware Basics4:17
Gain a basic understanding of computer hardware. Learn about the different components, their functions, and how they work together to power your device.

Understanding the Network Architecture Basics5:27
Discover the basics of network architecture. Learn about the protocols and design principles that make up a network, and understand how they work together to support communication and information exchange.
Understanding How Network Traffic Is Routed3:56
Understand the basics of network routing. Learn about routing protocols like DNS and TCP ports and discover how they're used to direct network traffic and ensure efficient data transmission.
Understanding the Risks Facing Open Network2:24
Explore the risks of open networks. Learn about the dangers of public Wi-Fi, and network sniffing, and discover how to protect your personal and sensitive information and secure your devices.
Securing and Auditing Your Networks6:20
Secure and audit your networks. Learn about network security best practices, security audits, and compliance requirements, and discover how to protect yourself against cyber threats and data breaches.

Introduction to Encryption at Rest5:54
Learn about encryption at rest. Discover how encryption can protect your data from theft, unauthorized access, and cyber attacks, and understand the different methods and techniques used to secure data stored on disk.
Encryption Technologies4:32
Discover encryption technologies. Learn about the different types of encryption, their strengths and weaknesses, and how they can be used to secure data in transit, at rest, and in use.
Website Encryption7:05
Understand the importance of website encryption. Learn about SSL/TLS certificates, HTTPS, and browser padlocks, and discover how website encryption can protect your users, customers, and business from cyber threats and online fraud.
Email Encryption3:07
Explore email encryption. Learn about the importance of secure email communication, the different methods used for encrypting email messages, and how to protect sensitive and confidential information from cyber threats and data breaches.
Working with VPN Connections3:18
Understand Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Learn about the benefits of using a VPN and how VPNs can secure your internet connection, protect your privacy, and bypass online restrictions.

Preparing for Attacks6:23
Get ready for cyber attacks. Learn about Computer Emergency Response Team, digital forensics, and best practices for detecting, preventing, and responding to IT security incidents. Protect your organization and keep your data safe.
Planning System Security Audits3:49
Plan your system security audits. Learn about the importance of security audits, how to prepare for an audit, and how to avoid serious legal liabilities in the process.
Understanding Threat Classification Data3:31
Understand threat classification data. Learn about the different categories and types of security threats, how threat intelligence is collected, analyzed, and used, and why accurate and up-to-date threat information is critical for effective threat defense.
Understanding Major Threat Categories4:29
Explore major threat categories. Learn about the different types of security threats and their motivations like zero-day vulnerability, remote execution, privilege escalation, buffer overflow attacks, and SQL injection.
Auditing Systems Through Scanning and Testing3:57
Learn about vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. Discover how these essential security assessments help identify security weaknesses and risks in your IT systems, and how they differ from each other.

Creating Backups As a Security Tool4:41
Backups as a security tool? Yes! Learn to use backups to improve your security. Learn about the different types of backups, how to implement a backup strategy, how to test backups, and how to use backups to recover from security incidents.
Information Security Management Systems2:28
Discover the importance of Information Security Management Systems and the ISO 27001 standard. Learn about the key components of an ISMS and how an ISMS can help organizations to comply with regulatory requirements and improve their security posture.

Requirements

There are no specific prerequisite skills, but it will be helpful to have hands-on experience with computers, internet connectivity, and online services.

Description

The Complete LPI Security Essentials Exam Study Guide is the perfect course for individuals who are looking to protect their digital lives. With our increasing dependence on technology, we desperately need to be aware of all the many potential security threats that can harm our digital identities, computing systems, networks, and services. This course will guide you through your preparations for taking the LPI Security Essentials certification exam. But it will also provide a comprehensive understanding of the main security threats that individuals face and teach the best practices to prevent and mitigate them.

By the end of the course, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to protect yourself and your digital assets from potential security breaches. This certification will be your guide to digital self-defense, and this course will get you there.

The course includes:

More than two hours of videos
More than 75 review questions
Focused, fast, and complete coverage of the exam objectives

What students are saying about this course:

"I passed the LPI Security Essentials certification exam today with a score of 710 out of 800! Big thanks to David Clinton for his Udemy course! It is a great refresher for cybersecurity professionals!"
"A great introduction to not just Linux security, but general security concepts that every IT worker should know. Just passed the exam with a score of 710. An excellent resource to help focus my attention to the important weak areas I needed to revise before passing the exam. Many thanks!"
"Excellent course. Just passed the exam with a score of 670 out of 800. If you want to pass the certificate, I recommend this course."
"Great course. Covered a little more than I was expecting."

By the way, it's true that "LPI" stands for "Linux Professional Institute", but this certification is actually platform-neutral and is not specific to Linux. Everything you learn here will apply just as much to Windows, macOS, Android, and IPhones as to Linux. While the LPI's historical origins have been Linux-based, they're now leveraging their considerable experience with highly successful certification programs in new areas.

In case you're wondering, the LPI Security Essentials certification isn't in the exact same market as the Comptia Security+ cert. That one is focused on IT professionals looking to advance their careers in the security sector. The LPI Security Essentials is primarily aimed at individual users who want to secure their own devices and online interactions. But that doesn't mean there isn't some overlap between the two certs. In fact, learning through the LPI Security Essentials objectives will be an excellent first step towards taking on the Comptia Security+ challenge. And it's also a great way to see if you've got the interest and determination to push yourself that far.

So protect yourself AND take the first formal steps towards a new career. Why not?

Who this course is for:

Individual consumers looking to protect themselves from the risks of digital connectivity
Individuals looking to write and pass the LPI Security Essentials certification exam
Individuals considering embarking on a career in digital security

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Understanding Your Security Role - LPI Security Essentials3 lectures • 18min

Understanding Threats and Vulnerabilities - LPI Security Essentials5 lectures • 23min

Controlling System Access - LPI Security Essentials5 lectures • 25min

Controlling Network Access - LPI Security Essentials4 lectures • 18min

Protecting Yourself With Encryption - LPI Security Essentials5 lectures • 24min

Preparing for Attacks - LPI Security Essentials5 lectures • 22min

Protecting Your Data Through Backups - LPI Security Essentials2 lectures • 7min

Useful Notes and Links2 lectures • 1min

Test Yourself With a Quiz0

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