Computer Security Basics

Info:

Level: Beginner
Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy
Length: 30 Minutes
Tracks:

Security / Data Integrity
Prerequisites:

None
Purpose of Class:

This class introduces you to the basic concepts of computer security.

Topics Covered:

Defining Hackers
Updating Software
Antivirus Software
Antimalware Software
Firewalls
Site Advisors
Internet Security Suites
Web Browser Security Problems
Class Notes:

Defining Hacker
There are many reasons why people hack. Some do it for fun, profit or to prove a point.
Hacking is simple enough that a 9 year old can do it.
Software Flaws / Updates
Are the prime reasons computers are compromised
Anti Virus
Protects against viruses
A virus is self replicating and tries to damage a computer
Anti Malware
Malware is software that's primary purpose is not to damage a computer
Malware generally tries to collect information about a user, or tries to force a user to visit sites or buy products.
Firewall
Hardware firewalls are built into routers
Software firewalls are installed onto your computer
"Security" Suites
Security Suites can be worse than hackers -- We have met the enemy and he is us.
Permissions
If you use an account other than ADMINISTRATOR or ROOT when you normally use your computer you will be more secure.
Site Advisors
Warn you if you are going to an "unsafe" site
Web Browsers
The Problem with Internet Explorer is that is does more than just browse the Internet.
Firefox and Chrome are better but still have problems

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• computer
• security
• basics

[IRONHAUS]

Do you train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

[elithecomputerguy]

@IRONHAUS Nope I do Kenpo...

[DoctaCosmos]

You're the shit!!!!!! haha. My own private tutor. Completely comprehensive and it's a joy to and an honor every time i look to see what video to watch next.

Thanks EliTCG

[TheWorldwidemedia]

@6185801 me to! i want to be a security communications tech

[anzwertree]

So how come I can write a program -- say with Python -- that opens a socket on my computer to communicate with a remote file server and yet no virus detection program ever picks it up as suspicious? I could do all kinds of stuff like this. Seems like it's too easy to make potentially malicious code undetectable.

[mohahahaish]

funny class i hope my teacher is just like you :) so i wont get bored

[07UMARJAN]

one day soon , i will come to visit you:) and will go for coffee

[darktigerx]

nice skyrim hat lol

[fboy4life]

nice video



[c9ph3r1]

@DoctaCosmos My only wish was Eli to do us a favor and teach us Ethical Hacking.......................­.. Thanks Eli (my private tutor)

[SpaghettiCatalyst]

Fuck.. Man y'r great.*)_

[pinche1994]

Very very very... Very basic. Thumbs up. I like all your vids Eli.

[pinche1994]

@TheWorldwidemedia Me too. A technology career in the US Air Force. See my other comment on 6185801's.

[pinche1994]

@6185801 I'm going Air Force too. Doing kind of the same thing. Computers and technology is my life. The USAF is the best at it definitely. Your best hope for non-civilian jobs is like NASA or Boeing, stuff like robotics and engineering (big international companies). Depends on how smart you are. (1)Con for computer security jobs: You could be stuck in front of a computer for the rest of your life. (1)Pro: Very very extremely AWEsome jobs. Very well paid. cant write more here only 500 characters