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Updates, Common Vulnerabilities, and Firewalls

April 2024 with James Conrad

Join James Conrad as we learn basic steps that eliminate most basic security threats and vulnerabilities. You might be surprised to learn how effective updating devices and software, patching vulnerabilities and implementing basic firewall controls is.

Recommended Experience

Basic familiarity with operating systems
Understanding of common security vulnerabilities
Familiarity with the role and basic function of firewalls

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. Buffer Overflow (5:05)
2. Implement Local Packet Filters (1:00)
3. Implement Firewall Protection (17:37)
4. Implement Application Layer Firewalls (1:00)
5. Implement Endpoint Firewalls (1:00)

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