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Information Security (06:06): Internet Security

Information Security (06:06): Internet Security

Our 6 video in the Information Security series (part of Introduction to Computers). We introduce students to the concept of Internet Security.

Specifically we look at defining the players: hackers, crackers, and script kiddies. We also look at steps the home user should take to harden the computer: keep their computer updates, run anti-malware software, and have a firewall....

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Keywords:
Blaster Worm, Script Kiddies, Hardening the computer, Internet Security, Security (Quotation Subject), Information Security, Introduction to Computers
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Material Type:
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Date Added to MERLOT:
September 21, 2014
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 4, 2020
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Scott Ford
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High School, College General Ed, Professional
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English
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