LPI® Security Essentials Complete Course

Description

Welcome to our comprehensive course on cybersecurity fundamentals, where I, along with my co-instructor, Kip Boyle, will guide you through the essential aspects of staying safe online. In an era dominated by digital interactions, IT security is pivotal for individuals and organizations alike, necessitating responsible technology use to protect data, devices, and networks.

This course is tailored to prepare you for the Linux Professional Institute Security Essentials (020-100) exam, offering lessons, lectures, and video demonstrations covering a spectrum of IT security fields. Whether you are an individual looking to enhance your online security or aspiring to gain foundational cybersecurity knowledge, this course serves as a gateway to understanding common security threats, preventive measures, encryption, and secure IT services usage, both on-premises and in the cloud.

Learning Objectives:

• Grasp essential security concepts
• Learn encryption techniques for data protection during transit and storage
• Understand device, storage, network, and service security
• Explore identity and privacy protection measures
• Acquire proficiency in Linux command line, open-source applications, and operating system components

Who this course is for:

• Individuals aiming to pass the LPI Security Essentials certification exam
• Anyone seeking to enhance online security and maximize web browsing privacy
• Beginning IT professionals exploring Linux and cybersecurity analysts looking to better understand Linux

Course Overview:

This course offers a wealth of lessons, lectures, and video demonstrations, meticulously designed to impart the knowledge required to pass the LPI Security Essentials exam and understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity and Linux.

Prerequisites:

• Basic familiarity with computer networks, administration, and security is advantageous, although all necessary information will be covered during the course.
• A laptop or desktop for Linux installation during the course.

Course Outline: