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What is Computer Security

Colin O'Flynn via YouTube

Overview

This course on computer security aims to educate learners on the importance of securing computer systems and data. The course covers topics such as early hackers, specific programming techniques used in cyber attacks, important computer security terms, and the relevance of computer security in today's world. The course provides insights into various data breaches, including the infamous Target Data Breach, and explores the motives behind such attacks. The teaching method includes analyzing real-world case studies and discussing key concepts in computer security. This course is intended for individuals interested in understanding the fundamentals of computer security and the implications of cyber attacks.

Syllabus

Intro
Let's Look at Failures
Early Hackers (Late 1980's) • The year... is 1986. Clifford Stole discovers a $0.75 error in the computer accounts...
United States v. Elcom Ltd. (2001)
Target Data Breach (2013)
Many Other Data Breaches
How it Worked • Computer work with very specific programming & objective: Smarched for a configuration of computer
Important Computer Security Terms
Computer Security Failures • What is objective of attacker? Money?
Computer Security - Relevance to Us

Taught by

Colin O'Flynn

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  • Pin He
    Computer composition part 1 With the development of science and technology, computer technology is no longer an unfamiliar term and has already entered thousands of households. Today, let me talk about it. A well-known use of computers is that they…
  • Philip Mulwa John
    computer security is the protection of computer system and information from harm,theft and unauthorized use.
    According to data analysis of back years have learned that the target was not that high and fast.
    During those years have learned there were alot of computer security failure lead to theft of money, data and e.t.c

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