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Security Fundamentals
Rating: 3.6 out of 5(5 ratings)
16 students

Security Fundamentals

All about Security
Created byStone River eLearning
Last updated 4/2023
English
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the Importance of Information Security
  • Understand the fundamentals of network security, including secure network design, network protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS
  • Comprehend Security Principles and Best Practices
  • Learn how to secure operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, macOS) by implementing access controls, configuring user accounts, managing file permissions, apply

Course content

4 sections • 22 lectures • 7h 2m total length

  • Overview3:32

    Introduce the realm of security fundamentals, covering networks, servers, and protocols, with beginner-friendly explanations of cybersecurity concepts, diagrams, and hands-on demos supported by learner notes.

  • Core Security Principles27:46

    Discover the CIA triad—confidentiality, integrity, availability—and how encryption, access control, and data states at rest, in transit, and in use safeguard information.

  • Threats, Vulnerabilities and Exploits21:39

    Explore threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits, and how threat actors—from script kiddies to state-sponsored groups—exploit weak passwords and legacy systems to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

  • Risks and Impact14:16

    Identify risk and its impact on organizational security using a risk matrix and impact analysis, then apply the NIST risk management framework to reduce risk to an acceptable level.

  • Social Engineering14:46

    Learn how social engineers use deception to obtain personal identifiable information through spam, phishing, spear phishing, whaling, baiting, tailgating, piggybacking, and pretexting, and how to recognize and prevent them.

  • Physical Security23:06

    Explore how physical security protects assets with outer defenses—fences, guards, cctv, lighting—and secure access using multi-factor authentication, biometrics, and anti-tailgating in lobbies and data centers.

  • Browser Security22:52

    Explore browser security fundamentals in Windows Edge, including tracking protection, privacy settings, cookies and site permissions, certificates, SmartScreen, and the realities of private browsing.

  • Wireless Security28:10

    Secure wireless networks by understanding open versus authenticated access, choosing WPA2 and WPA3, avoiding WEP and WPS, and applying firmware updates, firewall protection, and MAC address controls.

Requirements

  • The Security Fundamentals course is designed to be accessible to individuals with varying levels of prior knowledge or experience in cybersecurity. While there are no strict prerequisites for the course, having a basic understanding of computers, networks, and technology concepts can be beneficial.

Description

The Security Fundamentals course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles, and practices of cybersecurity and information security. This course serves as an essential foundation for individuals interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity or those who want to enhance their knowledge of security in the digital world.

In this series the learner will be introduced to concepts in cybersecurity, such as the core principles of security, wired and wireless network security. The learner will explore topics like operating system security and security software and more.

Network Security: Focuses on network security concepts, including secure network design, network protocols, firewall technologies, intrusion detection and prevention systems, virtual private networks (VPNs), and wireless network security.

Operating System Security: Students will explore security measures and best practices for securing operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, macOS). Topics covered may include user account management, access control, file permissions, patch management, and system hardening.

Security Layers: Core security principles such as the CIA triad, and controls to implement confidentiality, integrity and availability as well as the principle of least privilege. Along with concepts surrounding risk management and assessment as a part of organizational security.We will dive into the techniques to implement physical security.

Who this course is for:

  • The target audience for the Security Fundamentals course is individuals who are interested in gaining a foundational understanding of cybersecurity and information security.
  • High school or college students who are considering a career in cybersecurity or related fields.
  • : Individuals who work in IT or technology-related fields and want to enhance their knowledge of information security.
  • Individuals who have a keen interest in technology and want to understand the fundamentals of information security.

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