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Application and OS Sources

April 2024 with James Conrad

Join James Conrad as we learn about the security risks that threaten operating systems, applications, and root-level firmware, what makes them uniquely vulnerable, and - of course - how to secure them.

Recommended Experience

General awareness of security vulnerabilities
Basic understanding of operating systems
Familiarity with common cybersecurity concepts and terminology

Related certifications

LPI Security Essentials

Related Job Functions

Linux security specialist
Linux network administrator
System administrator

James got his start in IT by becoming the de facto IT professional for a nonprofit organization — and the rest was history. He has over three decades of IT experience.

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Skill Outline

1. Firmware and its Risks (11:12)
2. Mobile Software (7:36)
3. Jailbreaking, Rooting, and the Risks (10:25)

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