Fundamental Security Concepts

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  • 15 videos | 1h 21m 50s
  • Includes Assessment
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Online user accounts are one of easiest entry points for savvy hackers. Explore fundamental security concepts of authenticity, integrity, and confidentiality, and the role they play in establishing effective user account policies.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Identify the purpose and requirement for secure user account controls
    Describe characteristics of the fundamental security concept of authenticity as it relates to securing user accounts
    Describe characteristics of the fundamental security concept of integrity as it relates to securing user accounts
    Describe characteristics of the fundamental security concept of confidentiality as it relates to securing user accounts
    Distinguish between users, groups, and role structures for privileges
    Distinguish between the different access permissions categories available to assign to account users
    Identify characteristics and best practices of implementing appropriate naming convention restrictions for user accounts
    Identify characteristics and best practices for limiting logon attempts as a restriction for user accounts
  • Identify best practices for setting account expiry dates
    Identify best practices for disabling unused user accounts
    Identify best practices for setting time restrictions on user accounts
    Identify best practices for setting machine restrictions on user accounts
    Describe best practices for applying the security principle of least privilege in secure user account management
    Describe best practices for applying defense in depth in secure user account management
    Identify appropriate user account security policies and practices

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