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Welcome to our introduction to Cybersecurity!
This video, "Cybersecurity: Crash Course Computer Science #31," will provide you with a foundational understanding of the essential concepts in cybersecurity.
In this lesson, you will learn about:
- The core goals of cybersecurity: Understanding the principles of secrecy, integrity, and availability of data.
- Threat Models: How to think like a security professional by identifying potential attackers and their motives.
- Authentication: The different methods used to verify identity, such as passwords, physical tokens, and biometrics. The video also explains the importance of two-factor authentication.
- Access Control: How systems determine who has permission to see and modify information.
- System-Level Security: A brief look into the challenges of securing software and the importance of isolation and code verification.
By the end of this video, you will have a strong grasp of the fundamental principles that protect our digital world. Please watch the video to begin your journey into the fascinating field of cybersecurity.
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