Module 1 - Foundations of Security
Foundations of Security
Essential Terminology
What is Security?
Need for Security
Cyber Crime
The Security, Functionality and Ease of Use Triangle
Security Myths
How to Harden Security
Module 1 Review
Module 2 - Basic Security Procedures
Basic Security Procedures
Why Do I Need to Worry About My Computer's Security?
Step 1: Hardening of Operating System
Demo - Doing Windows Updates
Pointers for Updates
Step 2: Disable Unnecessary Services
Demo - Services
Step 3: Use Strong Passwords
Illustration - Creating Strong Passwords
Step 4: Deploy an Antivirus and Firewall
Demo - Windows Firewall
Step 5: Disable Guest Accounts
Demo - Guest User
Other Precautions: "Make Private" Folders
Security Settings in MS Office Apps
Demo - Security Settings in MS Word
Module 2 Review
Module 3 - Desktop Security
Desktop Security
What is File Sharing?
Types of File Sharing
How to Share a Folder
Demo - File Sharing
Configuring Shared Folder Permissions
Demo - Folder Permissions
How to Hide Files and Folders
Taking Care While Transferring Files
Taking Care While Downloading Files
Knowing File Backup
How to Backup a File
Demo - Backing Up a File
Knowing Data Restoration
Demo - Restore a File
Encryption
Demo - Encrypting a File
Decryption
Lock/Unlock the Computer
Employing Screensaver Password
Using Task Manager
Run/Kill Processes
Killing Process Trees
Identifying Suspect Processes and Applications
Demo - Processes
Applications - Downloading Securely
Applications - Downloading Securely, Checksum
Security Aspects of DLL Files
Module 3 Review
Module 4 - Administering Windows Securely
Administering Windows Securely
Overview of Event Viewer
Demo - Event Viewer
How to Read Logs on Your System
How to Enable Auditing on Your System
Demo - Auditing
Overview of Windows Registry
Understand Registry Entries
Restoring Registry Settings
Demo - RegEdit
Demo - Registry Entry
How to Close a Port
Demo - Closing a Port
OS Internal Commands
OS Internal Commands for Basic Operations
Demo - Netstat
Services and the Ports They Listen On
Module 4 Review
Module 5 - Recognizing Security Threats and Attacks
Recognizing Security Threats and Attacks
Knowing and Detecting Phishing
Security Threats and Attacks
Virus
Trojan Horse
Worms
Interesting Variations of Viruses/Worms
Spyware
Adware
Keylogger
Social Engineering
Denial of Service
Spamming
Port Scanning
Demo - Port Scanner
Password Cracking
Demo - Password Cracker
Basic Security Measures
Module 5 Review
Module 6 - Securing Internet Access
Securing Internet Access
Step 1 - Basic Browser Security Settings
Illustration - Restricting Site Access
Demo - Restricting Site Access
Illustration - Change the Security Level of a Zone
Step 2 - Understanding Secure Websites
Tools - Internet Filtering Software
Step 3 - Configuring Internet Content Access
Illustration - Activating Content Advisor
Demo - Content Advisor
Customizing Content Access Using Ratings
Step 4 - Knowing Cookies
Privacy Matters - Cookie Settings
How to Delete Cookies
Demo - Deleting Cookies
Step 5 - Using P2P Networks Securely
Choosing Appropriate Browser Settings
Wireless Network Security Features
Module 6 Review
Module 7 - Working on the Internet
Working on the Internet
Precepts of Security
Knowing Encryption
eNotes - Encryption Example
Knowing Digital Certificates
Working with Digital Signatures
Working with Email (Web Based)
Working with Email (Mail Client)
Working with File Transfer (FTP)
Working with File Transfer (Web Folders)
Knowing Online Payment Systems
Working with Credit Cards
Working with Instant Messengers
Working Across File Sharing Networks
Working on Dial-In Networks
Working with Portable Devices
Working with Wireless Devices
Working with USB Devices
Working with Media Files
Working with 3rd Party Software
Module 7 Review
Module 8 - Incident Response
Incident Response
Incident - Trojan Attack
Response - Trojan Attack
Boot Sector Virus Attack
Incident - Home Page Settings Changed
Response - Home Page Settings Changed
"Prevention is Better Than Cure"
Incident - Corrupted Registry
Response - Corrupted Registry
Demo - Restoring the Registry
Incident - CD/DVD Automatically Runs
Response - CD/DVD Automatically Runs
Module 8 Review
Course Closure
