We rely on our browsers to protect us from many Internet-related security concerns. In this video, you’ll learn about hash verification, secure browser extensions, password managers, pop-up blockers, and more. << Previous Video: Securing a SOHO Network Next Video: Troubleshooting Windows >> The first tip in our browser security video is a best practice that …
A SOHO network should be as secure as the largest corporate data centers. In this video, you’ll learn about default password management, firmware updates, SSID management, port forwarding, and more. << Previous Video: Data Destruction Next Video: Browser Security >> If you’re installing a router or access point into a small office or home office, …
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Destroying data can be just as important as protecting data. In this video, you’ll learn about drive shredding, degaussing, quick formats, and secure erase. << Previous Video: Mobile Device Security Next Video: Securing a SOHO Network >> It’s not unusual when an organization is upgrading their devices to donate or destroy the old devices. But …
Our mobile devices include extensive security features. In this video, you’ll learn about screen locks, remote wiping, full device encryption, IoT security, and more. << Previous Video: Security Best Practices Next Video: Data Destruction >> If you use a mobile device, then you probably use some type of screen lock to limit someone from gaining …
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There are some fundamental security processes that can help keep your Windows OS safe. In this video, you’ll learn about data encryption, password management, managing accounts, and more. << Previous Video: Windows Security Settings Next Video: Mobile Device Security >> One way to keep someone from viewing your data is to encrypt it. And one …
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Windows includes a number of different security features to keep your data safe. In this video, you’ll learn about authentication options, NTFS vs. Share permissions, implicit and explicit permissions, and more. << Previous Video: Windows Firewall Next Video: Security Best Practices >> Before you can use most operating systems, you have to log in, and …
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Windows Defender Firewall provides control of both incoming and outgoing data flows. In this video, you’ll learn about the Defender Firewall interface, enable and disable firewall settings, and create custom exceptions for data flows. << Previous Video: Defender Antivirus Next Video: Windows Security Settings >> Windows 10 of Windows 11 includes the Windows Defender Firewall, …
Microsoft Defender Antivirus is included with Windows by default, and it’s important to know how to manage this service when troubleshooting. In this video, you’ll learn about activating, deactivating, and updating the virus definitions in Microsoft Defender Antivirus. << Previous Video: Security Vulnerabilities Next Video: Windows Firewall >> If you’re running Windows 10 or Windows …
There are many opportunities that an attacker might use to gain access to a system. In this video, you’ll learn about non-compliant systems, unpatched and unprotected systems, product support lifetimes, and the challenge of securing BYOD systems. << Previous Video: Cross-Site Scripting Next Video: Defender Antivirus >> If you were to look at the logs …
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A cross-site scripting attack allows an attacker to obtain access to a trusted third-party website. In this video, you’ll learn about cross-site scripting and view a demonstration of a cross-site scripting attack. << Previous Video: SQL Injection Next Video: Security Vulnerabilities >> In this video, we’ll look at ways that cross-site scripting can be used …
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