
Fundamentals of Computer Security
by Bobby Rogers
Start the free chapterIn 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.
Course content
Introduction & Course Outline1 lessons
Basic Security Principles & Terms I6 lessons
Basic Security Principles & Terms II5 lessons
Computer System Security8 lessons
- OS Security7:061 credit or ad
- Windows XP Security pt. 17:271 credit or ad
- Windows XP Security pt. 26:411 credit or ad
- Windows XP Security pt. 34:221 credit or ad
- Windows Vista Security7:271 credit or ad
- Linux Security pt. 16:541 credit or ad
- Linux Security pt. 25:431 credit or ad
- Backups & Data Protection5:391 credit or ad
Network Security9 lessons
- Introduction to Network Security6:141 credit or ad
- Network Security Terms pt. 14:541 credit or ad
- Network Security Terms pt. 23:401 credit or ad
- Network Security Devices pt. 16:361 credit or ad
- Network Security Devices pt. 25:391 credit or ad
- Secure Network Design6:271 credit or ad
- Wireless Security6:021 credit or ad
- Demo: Securing a Wireless Router6:521 credit or ad
- Home Network Security5:111 credit or ad
Internet & Email Security6 lessons
Application Security6 lessons
Human & Physical Security7 lessons
- Personnel Security pt. 15:351 credit or ad
- Personnel Security pt. 22:311 credit or ad
- Social Engineering pt. 16:301 credit or ad
- Social Engineering pt. 24:141 credit or ad
- Physical Security5:541 credit or ad
- Integration of Security Types4:581 credit or ad
- Physical & Human Security at Home4:311 credit or ad
User Security7 lessons
Malware7 lessons
Law, Ethics, & Privacy6 lessons
Policies/Procedures & Documentation5 lessons
Basic Cryptography8 lessons
- Cryptography History & Terms6:461 credit or ad
- Applications of Cryptography pt. 16:581 credit or ad
- Applications of Cryptography pt. 25:151 credit or ad
- Encryption Algorithms pt. 14:531 credit or ad
- Encryption Algorithms pt. 25:551 credit or ad
- Symmetric Key Encryption7:331 credit or ad
- Public Key Encryption pt. 13:521 credit or ad
- Public Key Encryption pt. 25:041 credit or ad
Best Security Practices9 lessons
- Best OS Security Practices pt. 12:151 credit or ad
- Best OS Security Practices pt. 25:541 credit or ad
- Best Access Control Practices6:501 credit or ad
- Best Network Security Practices pt. 15:411 credit or ad
- Best Network Security Practices pt. 23:441 credit or ad
- Best Internet & Email Practices pt. 14:021 credit or ad
- Best Internet & Email Practices pt. 24:171 credit or ad
- Best People & Administrative Practices4:221 credit or ad
- Best Home Security Practices6:141 credit or ad