From the course: CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) Cert Prep 2: Files and Applications, Networking, and Security

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Physical security

Physical security

- Successful local computer security means protecting access to your stuff from the bad guys. That means you need to recognize the types of threats out there, what the bad guys might try to do to get through your security. These include the obvious stuff like smashing a window and flat out stealing from you. But it also means other things like piggybacking on your Wi-Fi without permission. Plus because we live in an online world, a lot of local security gets threats from network sources. That means the line between local security and network security blurs. It's complicated and easier to show than tell. So let's take a little trip. (phone ringing) - Hello, this is Utili Tech. Dwight speaking. - Hi Dwight, this is Jim from the IT department. We're doing a company-wide password reset so we need to get everyone's old password in order to reset them. You'll get a password reset notification when you log in tomorrow.…

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