Computer Security Basics

Info:
Level: Beginner
Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy
Length: 30 Minutes
Tracks:
Security / Data Integrity
Prerequisites:
None
Purpose of Class:
This class introduces you to the basic concepts of computer security.
Topics Covered:
Defining Hackers
Updating Software
Antivirus Software
Antimalware Software
Firewalls
Site Advisors
Internet Security Suites
Web Browser Security Problems
Class Notes:
Defining Hacker
There are many reasons why people hack. Some do it for fun, profit or to prove a point.
Hacking is simple enough that a 9 year old can do it.
Software Flaws / Updates
Are the prime reasons computers are compromised
Anti Virus
Protects against viruses
A virus is self replicating and tries to damage a computer
Anti Malware
Malware is software that's primary purpose is not to damage a computer
Malware generally tries to collect information about a user, or tries to force a user to visit sites or buy products.
Firewall
Hardware firewalls are built into routers
Software firewalls are installed onto your computer
"Security" Suites
Security Suites can be worse than hackers -- We have met the enemy and he is us.
Permissions
If you use an account other than ADMINISTRATOR or ROOT when you normally use your computer you will be more secure.
Site Advisors
Warn you if you are going to an "unsafe" site
Web Browsers
The Problem with Internet Explorer is that is does more than just browse the Internet.
Firefox and Chrome are better but still have problems

[@algol8659]

Literally the best intro to a computer video ever

[@kalilinux2138]

+Algol 865 you could not be more right

[@Shardus_Blunder]

Back again for a project from my college class... SMH 10 year old video used for it...

[@sassylady3867]

I found your video when I did a "computer security" search for my Security Awareness class assignment. I am not a "beginning user" by any means but there are many areas of computer security that are very new to me. I learned a lot from your video and wanted to thank you. Not only can I complete my essay, I can now better protect my computer. This is my first semester back in college in....well, a long time. I signed up for Computer Programming, but the more I am learning about security the more intrigued I become by it. Thanks for a great, informative video!

[@Maztergyl666]

Thank you, supreme commander. I now know how to defend my fort of data. We will be victorious once again!

[@josefhospital]

I'd love to see an updated and a little more advanced video.

[@brandonfarfan1978]

This vid was fun and informative to watch. And Eli's warrior antics, were so much more entertaining, than most AAA video games, and cheesy Hollywood movies. Good tut!👍

[@raykaul]

Eli thank you so much for the lectures. They have been really helpful in my job search. You make it so easy to understand the world of IT and it vast world of acronyms...

[@robertjennings397]

Love your rendition. Loaded with talent.

[@naveenk7106]

Your computer security video is very helpful for beginners .

[@vanillagirlca]

QUESTION: In terms of NIDS monitoring for a small business network, what is the best option to monitor all the ports on a switch? Are there Cisco switches that let you have all of the ports being monitored by a single span port (perhaps a 10 GB span port)? Our current switch has mirroring (not span ports) and is limited to 4 full-duplex source ports monitored per destination port, which would require a lot of additional NICs and/or some type of aggregator. Are network taps the way to go (are there network taps that will monitor 24 ethernet ports at the same time)? Also, would something like Gigavue's visibility fabric and be a viable alternative? Thanks Eli (and/or internet peeps)!

[@daniellanier8901]

Best intro I have ever seen. Period.

[@robwhite707]

Thanks Eli some good advice there, I thought I new the basics but I picked up a couple of good tips there. As they say you learn something new every day. Cheers Rob (Down here in New Zealand)

[@vanityandpride82]

Thank you so much for your videos bro! They're helping me a lot to learn more about my computer, the internet and how to be safe! Thanks again!

[@staceymatthews833]

Vincenzo Pisano Good Day ! I am also share one security software for computer, Download FREE. here www.comodo.com/home/internet-security/free-internet-security.php

[@merlinjohn8517]

Vincenzo Pisano Such a creative video, I just loved the intro, you have given us a clear cut information on antivirus and firewall. thanks Eli. Am using Comodo Windows 8 Antivirus for PC protection. I happy with it as far as PC protection is concerned. antivirus.comodo.com/antivirus-for-windows-8/

[@OliverDvorski]

You know Eli, I just realized that when you translate "Firewall" to Croatian (my mother tongue) it is "Sigurnosna stijena", when you translate that back to English it would mean"Security rock" :D

[@pinche1994]

Very very very... Very basic. Thumbs up. I like all your vids Eli.

[@iddieify]

One of the best explanations seen, despite the hokey Viking bit. Thx.

[@connorbailey308]

i updated all my malware and virus protection software. gee thanks guy.

[@DoctaCosmos]

You're the shit!!!!!! haha. My own private tutor. Completely comprehensive and it's a joy to and an honor every time i look to see what video to watch next. Thanks EliTCG

[@willb169]

Excellent recommendations! I'd like to also add (because I've seen numerous clients do this) is to not install more than 1 antivirus or 1 firewall. Bad things happen! LOL Don't mistake that for anti-malware or anti-spyware. 2 well known versions are wise to use as Eli recommends.

[@godofwinetits3826]

What if you logged in as the administrator and the virus is sill there left after someone logged in as user?

[@Erlkonig24]

Nice vids. Thanks for the series

[@elithecomputerguy]

For Linux it's fine... It should protect your linux server from infection, but it may not detect infections that will harm your windows PCs

[@shitmagnet5136]

Thanks Eli. You're so smart!

[@henrybautista3293]

is it ok to install internet security webroot to my hp laptop ?

[@amaddurm5656]

You're so helpful, THANK YOU

[@kkeanie]

i loved the intro!

[@ThiagoGomesSilva]

Very awesome! I love your videos and the way that you explain.

[@wc4icg]

Honest dude. I got a lot of tips from you.

[@tentativeorchgaming9305]

This is why I watch Eli.

[@anzwertree]

So how come I can write a program -- say with Python -- that opens a socket on my computer to communicate with a remote file server and yet no virus detection program ever picks it up as suspicious? I could do all kinds of stuff like this. Seems like it's too easy to make potentially malicious code undetectable.

[@raithier]

Eli I have been browsing your video library and have been unable to find a video that describes certificates and the roles of certificates as it relates to file validation and server validation. If you have covered this topic and can point me to the proper video that would be great. If there hasn't been a video for this, would you consider doing one? Thank you again.

[@GTEngineer7]

thank you for all the helpful videos

[@torosuarez]

Eli, Is Spotflux VPN software safe to use? and a secure way to keep my info safe? And does it really work like you explain a VPN, encrypted info surfing through a tunnel?

[@nicholasgalliano8541]

One important note to add that was left out - do not open unknown or untrusted executable files

[@vaerin12]

@elithecomputerguy What is your opinion on Windows Defender?

[@OCDTraci]

Great tips, Eli! Thank you

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[@kristentheron6841]

Nice Video.

[@mthuthuzelimthura3514]

thanks alot i never rely knee the difference between virus and spyware

[@dangnabbit1379]

Great boilerplate, bringing the heat to the newbs.

[@VinayKumar-dc5qg]

Thank you for giving all information. I have seen your lots of videos and requesting you to make a video of "difference between SSL and TLS" !!! I know some basics like TLS is new Name of SSL, but How SMTP over TLS is different than SMTP over SSL and lots of stuff

[@greenbarat]

ok I just recommended Eli to a friend,, why oh why did I have to use the one were he is a dorky Viking

[@PCTricksterJJ]

Ha ha nicely done:) loving the sword! you are so awesome!

[@EkivIcon]

holy shit eli. this made me lol so hard! good job

[@bentknotbroken9419]

how does this all apply/not apply for Apple users?

[@DoojeenDoonican]

I like Eli - he seems to talk a lot of sense

[@franian77]

do u have any ideas of hacking by knowing their ip address,because my neighbours use my wifi and i have their ip addresses,not that i dont know to encrypt my wifi,even though i want them to use my wifi

[@leonideasnar3160]

thanks for this information

[@BodhiFlex40]

Is using older versions of bit torrent software unacceptable?

[@MsBunnyLove4Ever]

TY great video

[@alexhramalho]

Eli mentions that all your programs have to be up to date even those little ones you don't think about. But what if these little programs don't make updates often? Are all programs on my computer a security risk?

[@Qibilii]

A poetic start!Wow! This alone is better than the technical staff!Hahaha!

[@ArchiWannabe]

This is too entertaining to be a computer class.

[@LongIslandEddie]

I have a problem that will not allow me to even access the registry, Almost every icon continues to open Windows media Center, even through control panel, I cannot even restore my system. The only programs which will open are youtube and Google. All of my .exe files are automatically defaulted to Windows media center, even my startup panel. I can't even seem to get to .dos, nor disable media center, and am essentially 'crippled'. I'm sending you an SOS message, I have backed-up my files on a mass USB device, and cannot even get a recovery from my D: partition! This is a nightmare for me, because I understand the registry, but cannot get to it to correct my problem, can (or will) you help me?

[@LongIslandEddie]

+G J - Problem solved Thanks anyway...

[@LEXUS300SC2JZGE]

What is your opinion of BitDefender?

[@wmn1952]

Have you ever done a tutorial about installing and running Linux UFW/GUFW for beginners?

[@elithecomputerguy]

Comodo Firewall can be TOO good. It will secure your system, but many times it can cause things that should work not to.

[@Rolroak]

Eli I scowered your videos for detailed firewall stuff, and it seems to be lacking.. I think a 2 part video one going over firewall basics (types of firewalls, where to implement them, kind of stuff) and a second video on specific concepts / how to implement the specific concepts ( port forwarding, SNAT, Web filtering, VPN configuration, as you would have to do on a network based firewall ie: Watchguard / sonicwall custom computer software to run off of an old computer.) I love your videos they really go the extra distance in describing in depth detail on how things function, and how to implement various things. I just believe that that kind of video would probably get a lot of hits :D I'm sure there is a lot you could teach me in this regard I look forward to hearing back from you.

[@rafaelsoler6366]

he has other videos that explain how to do al of those just not in a part two of this.

[@andrearose415]

Thank you!

[@morveus0112]

thats why the title is computer security basic.. some ppl didnt read the title 1st.. good vid & explanation tho (y) thumbs up sir

[@pimandouce]

You are awesome Eli, lol

[@executivegmail]

I use both Super and Malware and never had a problem yet, i shut down both services and run it often on my own when i have time full scan. also i never use IE only Fire.

[@henrybautista3293]

what is webroot ?

[@des1458]

malwarebytes and avast on mine havent had any issues yet and i visit alot of dodgy sites

[@darantula]

I love this guy

[@fboy4life]

nice video

[@bradking659]

I see that your spelling has improved in the past 6 months, good job! Grammar is part 2 of the self improvement program.

[@music84able]

I researched some software. The Bitdefender for antivirus and Malwarebytes for anti-malware look like good choices.

[@music84able]

Hey Eli, just wanted to know if you think the Bitdefender total security or the Bitdefender Antivirus Plus would be better alongside Malwarebytes.

[@Ahseyo]

I loved that intro.....LOL

[@dixitshailendra34]

nice as always. why one should not use internet explorer rather than fire fox and chrome thanks. and nice to watch you before that idol at the end.

[@SamsonCheung]

There is nothing as the best in the market. Once you coined yourself as one through marketing, malware and virus makers will target the product. My experience is to rotate a few of them throughout an application life cycle. Or if you have sufficient client base, spread a few of your choice products to test the best outcomes.

[@henrybautista3293]

Is it good to have Geeksquad ?

[@ottoelperro]

Great, plain language, easy to understand videos. I subbed! Your thoughts on Avast? Thanks.

[@chandnivaya945]

Hilarious Intro !!!

[@MZITinfo]

I didn't think you would do the entire video with that hat on :D

[@mikedavey1996]

You should have done the Marathon Man scene. "Is it safe?"

[@geotechie2391]

Can you do a video on Ransom ware and crypto virsus, and what is the best defense for our networks, Thank you

[@rafaelsoler6366]

thx for the vid

[@baydood510]

Any videos on cryptography?

[@elithecomputerguy]

@IRONHAUS Nope I do Kenpo...

[@1EQUALS-INFINITY]

Hi, Iam a new subscriber and have a question. What are the best antivirus (free/sold) out there?

[@supermario3299]

Mondragon villareaal I don't know about the best, but I use avast antivirus and malwarebytes anti-malware.

[@1EQUALS-INFINITY]

Super Mario Thank you very much.

[@supermario3299]

Mondragon villareaal no problem.

[@Shawnroberts1980]

LOL...AWESOME!!

[@domni4699]

Hey Eli can you PLEASE do a video on how to get rid of ads and related searches. I'm trying to get my mom's laptop back in shape but it's just leaving me wanting to punch the crap out of the screen. Thanks in advance

[@anseso49]

+Derrick Shackelford Download and install a free extension named Adblock Plus to get rid from that annoying stuff. There are also many other extensions to avoid adds but Adblock Plus is the one I am using nowadays.

[@domni4699]

Thanks antoni

[@anseso49]

Derrick Shackelford You're welcome.

[@yatharth_er]

hi, ELI plz do a video on local host 127.0.0.1 .How can i use it.plz

[@Bakanelli]

Stopped doing classes looooooong time ago. He now has a daily 2 hour tech talk show👍

[@briand6343]

Bakanelli he stopped the tech show as well.

[@oxlight]

Not all anti-virus are good cuz viruses could always be encrypted and have proxies on it to make it real or an exe that opens a form that makes it not look like a virus

[@Lamarr168]

Another problem with Comodo Firewall is that most users find it to be very hard to completely uninstall.

[@danh9676]

I know this is an old video but clamAV dumped a trojan on my pc

[@BaSs_HaXoR]

MalwareBytes AntiMalware, CCleaner, Comodo Antivirus/Firewall, Recuva, Foundstone Filewatch, and Advanced System Care are always good choices. Also, Norton (imo) is trash... Delete it.

[@Mentok211]

Jamie Hoag Who uses McAfee anymore? Also you forgot to add Hydra to that list.

[@Adrian-yp7nb]

I'd add Avast! as its great (imo) and unliike Norton, it finds and deletes viruses. Never had an infected PC with this free software installed on it!!

[@zombiemolly9711]

Love the DRAMA!!!!

[@zerihunh]

Is there some kind of mistake when i tried to watch "Introduction to Backup Systems" i have been redirected to this "Computer Security Basics " ..... Could you correct it... Big fan btw!!!!!

[@tylerledbetter7263]

AVG is a great free anit-virus program! Update your malwarebytes also!

[@railpressureflip]

Hahaha best intro ever!

[@michaelshort2388]

I wouldn't say that paid malware scanners are worse than the free versions, they may be just as good but not worse. Malware bytes is a good one and the free version works well, how ever the paid version includes on the fly scanning which makes it a lot better.

[@jxn8195]

If I am ever in charge of a squad of network security troops and we are being attacked by a group of hackers, I will walk into that server room, wearing a viking helmet and give a speech like the one in the beginning.

[@ookamimichaelson2098]

Love the speach 🤣. That foul breath

[@jwb6895]

I also would like to recommend a anti spyware program called: super antivirus, it is free and it can scan not just the easy ones.

[@joelmorris3838]

yew i love this one

[@marknrogers]

I want your hat! ;)

[@gino14]

In their tongue he is known as a Datakiin - HACKERBORN!

[@salomosandrocipto468]

Who are you ? Who is forrestknight ? This is makes me confused I dont know who the enemy and friend

[@jondoe9581]

I MISS ELI EDU. VIDEOS, AND I WISH HE WOULD WEAR THAT HAT ON ALL VIDEOS.