Username:
Password:

Fundamentals of Computer Security Tutorials

Online Contents For This Course

We have made some of the video tutorials for

Fundamentals of Computer Security

freely available to help you evaluate our training. Click on any of the linked lesson listings below to preview FREE!
   Course Description
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.

Choose your media type:

Introduction & Course Outline
  Introduction & Course Outline (04:55) T
Basic Security Principles & Terms I
  Security & Functionality (06:53) T
  The CIA Triad (05:03) T
  Authentication & Authorization (03:36) T
  Security Clearance & Need to Know (04:02) T
  Accountability & Auditing (04:42) T
  Least Privilege & Separation of Duties (04:21) T
Basic Security Principles & Terms II
  Attack Vectors (05:30) T
  Defense Concepts (07:23) T
  Vulnerabilities/Threats & Exposure (04:37) T
  Basic Risk Concepts pt. 1 (07:45) T
  Basic Risk Concepts pt. 2 (06:45) T
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)

Course Information

Course:

Fundamentals of Computer Security

Author: Bobby Rogers
SKU: 33874
ISBN: 1-934743-69-0
Release Date: 2008-05-21
Duration: 8.5 hrs / 92 tutorials
Captions: Available on CD and Online University

Subscription / Purchase Information

This course is just part of the entire VTC collection of over 782 courses, 81,350 video tutorials (20,800+ free), available to you for just $30 a month.

View All Courses Learn More

Also Available in CD format

Single User: US$ 99.95Add to Cart

Multi User(10): US$ 500.00Add to Cart