Introduction
A computer that is running Windows is more likely to face threats that originate from the network than from any other location. This is because attacks from the network can target a large number of computers and malicious users perform them remotely, whereas other forms of attacks require physical access to the computer.
In this module, you will learn about malware and common network-related security threats and the steps that you can take to mitigate them.
Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe malware.
- Understand the sources of malware.
- Describe ways of mitigating malware.
- Identify common network-related security threats.
- Describe the methods by which you can mitigate these common security threats.
- Describe tools for securing users identity.
- Describe tools for securing data on Windows.
- Describe tools for securing Windows devices.