Computer Support/Security/Prevention

This lesson covers security through prevention methods.

Objectives and Skills
Objectives and skills for the security prevention methods portion of A+ certification include:
 * Compare and contrast common prevention methods.
 * Physical security
 * Lock doors
 * Mantrap
 * Cable locks
 * Securing physical documents/passwords/shredding
 * Biometrics
 * ID badges
 * Key fobs
 * RFID badge
 * Smart card
 * Tokens
 * Privacy filters
 * Entry control roster
 * Digital security
 * Antivirus/Antimalware
 * Firewalls
 * User authentication/strong passwords
 * Multifactor authentication
 * Directory permissions
 * VPN
 * DLP
 * Disabling ports
 * Access control lists
 * Smart card
 * Email filtering
 * Trusted/untrusted software sources
 * User education/AUP
 * Principle of least privilege

Readings

 * 1)  Computer security

Multimedia

 * 1) YouTube: Physical Security Prevention Methods - CompTIA A+ 220-902 - 3.2
 * 2) YouTube: Digital Security Prevention Methods - CompTIA A+ 220-902 - 3.2
 * 3) Watch YouTube: Security Awareness - CompTIA A+ 220-902 - 3.2