Security and Operations Course
1 hour, 11 minutes
Syllabus
Recycling and data destruction
Video - 00:07:00
Disposing of old computer gear means using environmentally-friendly methods and wiping all of your data from any storage devices. Batteries in computers need to go to special recycling centers. Data wiping methods take many forms, from resetting to factory defaults to physically destroying the storage media.
Change management
Video - 00:06:00
Everything in IT seems to change constantly, but poorly-planned changes can be a real disaster in large enterprises. Change management is the process and organization of enacting change in an organization to ensure a smooth, safe, productive, cost-saving transition.
Data you need to know
Video - 00:04:00
Data is everywhere in our networks. Good techs understand the types of data used on networks and how to handle that data from a business, legal, and moral standpoint. By organizing our data, it also helps to understand the types of protections used to keep them safe.
Documents you need to know
Video - 00:09:00
Good techs must be comfortable with the common documentation used by IT departments everywhere. From hardware inventory to network diagrams to the many policies used in our industry, techs should know when and how documentation comes into play.
Incident response
Video - 00:05:00
Although procedures can vary among companies, the CompTIA A+ objectives follow a logical set of responses. This lesson describes each step.
Social engineering
Video - 00:06:00
Social engineering practices enable attackers to gain access to sensitive information through people. This video highlights social engineering tactics, from tailgating to spear phishing.
Malware
Video - 00:13:00
Malware comes in many forms; infestations have many symptoms. This video describes malware in all its lovely shades of ugly, from viruses and worms to spontaneous application crashes and invalid certificate errors.
Multifactor authentication (MFA)
Video - 00:05:00
Multifactor authentication (MFA) is the process of proving you are who you say you are using unique identifiers that only you have or know. This video explores the different options for MFA, as well as some interesting biometrics like fingerprint, facial, and retinal scanning.
Physical security
Video - 00:08:00
Secure your assets in three layers: perimeter, rooms, individual devices. Mike explores options for each layer, from security guards at the perimeter to cable locks on individual devices.
Threats
Video - 00:10:00
You can’t protect your networks unless you understand the threats they face. Using the concept of security shells makes it easier to categorize and mitigate threats.
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