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Ian Neil
Ian Neil
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Ian Neil

Ian Neil is one of the world's top trainers of Security+. He is able to break down information into manageable chunks so that people with no background knowledge can gain the skills required to become certified. He has recently worked for the US Army in Europe and designed a Security+ course that catered to people from all backgrounds (not just IT professionals), with an extremely successful pass rate. He is an MCT, MCSE, A+, Network+, Security+, CASP, and RESILIA practitioner that has worked with high-end training providers over the past 23 years and was one of the first technical trainers to train Microsoft internal staff when they opened their Bucharest Office in 2006.
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Malware Attacks

Malware (short for “malicious software”) refers to any software program or code that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or devices. Malware is created with malicious intent, and it can take various forms, including viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, adware, ransomware, and more. Each type of malware has its own specific functions and goals, but they all share the common objective of causing harm to or compromising the targeted system or data. The following sections will introduce each of the most common types of malware attacks, including their methods and goals, as well as some techniques for their prevention.

Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs)

Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) are programs that are downloaded inside other programs. They often overconsume computer resources and slow your computer down. PUPs are seen as grayware as they are neither malicious nor legitimate....

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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Guide - Third Edition
Published in: Jan 2024Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781835461532

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Ian Neil

Ian Neil is one of the world's top trainers of Security+. He is able to break down information into manageable chunks so that people with no background knowledge can gain the skills required to become certified. He has recently worked for the US Army in Europe and designed a Security+ course that catered to people from all backgrounds (not just IT professionals), with an extremely successful pass rate. He is an MCT, MCSE, A+, Network+, Security+, CASP, and RESILIA practitioner that has worked with high-end training providers over the past 23 years and was one of the first technical trainers to train Microsoft internal staff when they opened their Bucharest Office in 2006.
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