A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 2
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A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 2
This course is part of A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep Specialization
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What you'll learn
Implement robust physical, logical, and wireless security measures across devices and networks.
Detect, prevent, and remove malware using industry-standard tools and best practices.
Secure workstations, mobile devices, and SOHO environments against diverse threats.
Apply data protection, disposal, and regulatory compliance strategies in real-world scenarios.
Skills you'll gain
- Data Security
- Human Factors (Security)
- Infrastructure Security
- Endpoint Security
- Security Awareness
- Security Controls
- Computer Security Awareness Training
- Malware Protection
- Information Systems Security
- Data Loss Prevention
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Wireless Networks
- Cybersecurity
- Authentications
- Cryptographic Protocols
- Network Security
- Encryption
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There is 1 module in this course
This course covers the essential security topics you need for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 exam. You’ll learn how to protect systems, networks, and data from common threats. The course covers both physical and logical security, wireless protocols, enterprise authentication, and malware prevention and removal. You’ll learn how to secure workstations and mobile devices, recognize social engineering and technical attacks, and apply best practices for small office and home office security. Hands-on activities include browser security, data disposal, and understanding regulatory requirements. Each lesson is designed to build your skills and prepare you for real-world IT security tasks and certification.
In this module, you will focus on essential security concepts. Apply a security mindset when planning, deploying, configuring, and monitoring technology. Topics include physical and logical security, wireless security protocols and authentication, malware and social engineering, Windows security, workstation security, mobile device security, data disposal and destruction, small office/home office (SOHO) security, and web browser security. Security awareness is critical, as all systems and networks are vulnerable. Computer security is a key focus of the A exam.
What's included
70 videos11 assignments
70 videos•Total 580 minutes
- Module Introduction•1 minute
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Physical Security•16 minutes
- Active Directory•24 minutes
- User Authentication•4 minutes
- Firewall Security•15 minutes
- MDM Policies and DLP•5 minutes
- Certificates and Trust•17 minutes
- Principle of Least Privilege•4 minutes
- Hard vs. Soft Tokens•2 minutes
- Authenticator Apps and SMS Security•5 minutes
- More Security Measures•15 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Wireless Encryption Protocols•7 minutes
- Wireless Authentication (Enterprise)•6 minutes
- Kerberos•6 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Malware Part 1•10 minutes
- Malware Part 2•9 minutes
- Malware Part 3•4 minutes
- Keyloggers•5 minutes
- Cryptominers•3 minutes
- Tools and Methods for Defeating Malware•13 minutes
- More Malware Defeating Tools•4 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Malware Removal Procedure•9 minutes
- Scenario - Scan For and Quarantine a Virus•8 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Social Engineering Part 1•6 minutes
- Social Engineering Part 2•8 minutes
- Attacks on Passwords•12 minutes
- DoS, DDoS, Botnets, and Zero-day Attacks•8 minutes
- Additional Threats•11 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Login Options•9 minutes
- Users and Groups•14 minutes
- Sharing and Permissions•15 minutes
- BitLocker and EFS•13 minutes
- Windows Defender Antivirus•7 minutes
- Windows Defender Firewall•7 minutes
- Enabling and Disabling Windows Features•14 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Password Best Practices•8 minutes
- Account Management•11 minutes
- Basic Active Directory Functions•19 minutes
- Disabling AutoPlay/Autorun•6 minutes
- Disabling Unused Services•22 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Screen Locks•10 minutes
- Best Practices in the Case of Loss or Theft•6 minutes
- Additional Mobile Device Security•18 minutes
- Internet of Things (IoT)•5 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Recycling & Repurposing Best Practices•7 minutes
- Physical Destruction•8 minutes
- Regulatory and Environmental Considerations•4 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- SOHO Wireless Security Part 1•15 minutes
- SOHO Wireless Security Part 2•17 minutes
- SOHO Wireless Security Part 3•22 minutes
- SOHO Secure Management Access•13 minutes
- Learning objectives•1 minute
- Browser Download/Installation•9 minutes
- Browser Settings•7 minutes
- Extensions and Plug-ins•5 minutes
- Password Managers•5 minutes
- Secure Connections•10 minutes
- Proxies and Secure DNS•10 minutes
- Browser Patching•5 minutes
- More Browser Security Settings•17 minutes
11 assignments•Total 330 minutes
- Physical & Logical Security Quiz•30 minutes
- Malware Prevention, Detection, and Removal Quiz•30 minutes
- Best Practices for Malware Removal Quiz•30 minutes
- Social Engineering and Additional Attacks and Threats Quiz•30 minutes
- Windows Security Settings Quiz•30 minutes
- Workstation Security Quiz•30 minutes
- Mobile Device Security Quiz•30 minutes
- Data Disposal and Destruction Quiz•30 minutes
- SOHO Security Quiz•30 minutes
- Browser Security Quiz•30 minutes
- Wireless Security Protocols and Authentication Methods Quiz•30 minutes
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