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Security for CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)
Security is critical for any IT environment, and technicians must know how to protect systems and data. This course covers essential security principles, from physical safeguards to authentication, encryption, and malware prevention.
What you'll learn
Aspiring computer technicians must be able to implement security, one of the most important concerns of any IT organization. In this course, Security for CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202), you’ll learn the fundamentals of all aspects of computer security. First, you’ll discover elements of physical security such as locks, badges, smartcards and hardware tokens. Then, you’ll learn about secure authentication, “least privilege” protection, permissions, and encryption, with a focus on wireless security and malware prevention, including social engineering attacks such as phishing. Finally, you'll see the laundry list of best practices for securing workstations, mobile devices, and SOHO routers. When you’re finished with this course, you'll be well prepared to implement strong security measures in your organization and prevent the most common security threats from damaging your organization’s systems, data, and people.
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About the author
Glenn E. Weadock, MCITP, MCSE, MCSA, MCT, MDAA, A+, is the president of Independent Software Inc., which he founded in 1982 after graduating from Stanford University's engineering school. ISI provides expert witness, consulting, and training services in the IT field with a focus on Microsoft networking technologies.
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