CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition (Exam FC0-U61), 2nd Edition

CHAPTER 11

IT Security Threat Mitigation

In this chapter, you will learn how to

•   Identify threats to local PC security

•   Describe physical access control and device hardening

•   Select appropriate user account types

•   Define and compare types of malicious software

•   Protect against malware and social engineering

•   Describe browser privacy and security issues

These days, you can’t afford to be blissfully unaware when it comes to computer security. Threats to your security, privacy, and computer lurk around every corner. Through your devices, a malicious person (an attacker) or automated malware can gain valuable information about you. An attacker can steal your files, monitor your web usage, encrypt your data files, or run programs ...