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Previously, you learned about past and present attacks that helped shape the cybersecurity industry. These included the LoveLetter attack, also called the ILOVEYOU virus, and the Morris worm. One outcome was the establishment of response teams, which are now...

With the expansion of reliable high-speed internet, the number of computers connected to the internet increased dramatically. Because malware could spread through the internet, threat actors no longer needed to use physical disks to spread viruses.To better un...

Hi, my name is Sean. I'm a Technical Program Manager in Google workspace. I am a 30 year security veteran within the security space across six different industries. During your first data breach, the most important thing that you can do is keep your cool. Ever...

As the tactics of threat actors evolve, so do the roles of security professionals. Having a solid understanding of core security concepts will support your growth in this field. One way to better understand these core concepts is by organizing them into catego...

Welcome back. In the last video, we introduced you to the first four security domains. In this video, we'll introduce you to the next four security domains: identity and access management, security assessment and testing, security operations, and software deve...

Previously, you learned about the eight Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) security domains. The domains can help you better understand how a security analyst's job duties can be organized into categories. Additionally, the domains can...

Previously, you were introduced to the concept of threat actors. As a reminder, a threat actor is any person or group who presents a security risk. In this reading, you’ll learn about different types of threat actors. You will also learn about their motivation...

This concludes our brief introduction to some of the most influential security attacks throughout history and CISSP's eight security domains. Let's review what we've discussed.First, we covered viruses, including the Brain virus and the Morris worm, and discus...

Terms and definitions from Course 1, Week 2 Adversarial artificial intelligence (AI): A technique that manipulates artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology to conduct attacks more efficiently  Business Email Compromise (BEC): A type ...

Imagine you're working as a security analyst and receive multiple alerts about suspicious activity on the network. You realize that you'll need to implement additional security measures to keep these alerts from becoming serious incidents. But where do you sta...

Hi, welcome back! Previously, we discussed frameworks and controls in general. In this video, you'll learn about specific frameworks and controls that organizations can voluntarily use to minimize risks to their data and to protect users. Let's get started!The...

Imagine you're working as a security analyst and receive multiple alerts about suspicious activity on the network. You realize that you'll need to implement additional security measures to keep these alerts from becoming serious incidents. But where do you sta...

Previously, you were introduced to security frameworks and how they provide a structured approach to implementing a security lifecycle. As a reminder, a security lifecycle is a constantly evolving set of policies and standards. In this reading, you will lear...

Hello, my name is Heather and I'm the Vice President of Security Engineering at Google. PII has been an important topic on the internet since the beginning of the internet. And we have been talking about increasingly sophisticated ways to protect that data ove...

In security, new technologies present new challenges. For every new security incident or risk, the right or wrong decision isn't always clear.For example, imagine that you're working as an entry-level security analyst and you have received a high risk alert. Y...

Previously, you were introduced to the concept of security ethics. Security ethics are guidelines for making appropriate decisions as a security professional. Being ethical requires that security professionals remain unbiased and maintain the security and co...

You are now better prepared to understand and help make decisions regarding assessing and managing risks. Let's review what we've covered.We discussed security frameworks and controls and how they're used to develop processes and procedures that protect organi...

Hi, I'm Holly and I'm a Cloud Security Architect with Google Cloud. At the beginning of my adult career, I sold hosiery while I was going to school. That led me into an opportunity to work in banking, which then led me into an opportunity to work in telecommun...