1. Introduction to Computer Security

1. Top threats to a network
    a. security breach
    b. denial of service attacks
    c. malware

Differentiate one threat from the other.

2. How seriously should you take threats to network security?
    a. There is no real threat.
    b. There is an imminent threat to the system.

Discuss both items.

3. Discuss the concept " 'Good' hackers tend to target systems that yield the highest rewards."

4. Additional threats
    a. web attacks
    b. session hijacking
    c. insider threats
    d. DNS poisoning
    e. social engineering

Discuss briefly

5. What is a hacker?
    a. white hat hacker
    b. black hat hacker
    c. gray hat hacker
    d. script kiddy

Discuss briefly

6. What is ethical hacking?

7. Security professional terminologies
    a. security devices (firewall, proxy server, intrusion detection system)
    b. security activities (authentication, auditing)
   
Discuss

8. Security Concepts
    a. CIA (confidentiality, integrity, and availability) triangle
    b. least privileges
    c. perimeter security approach
    d. layered security approach