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Programming languages - from Scratch to machine code
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Assembly language simulators
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Little Man Computer (LMC)
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5.2 Network Security
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5.2.1 Validation and Authentication techniques
5.2.2 Cloud storage security
5.2.3 Types of Cyberattack
Types of Malware
This video explains the various types of malware including viruses and trojans, as well as explaining related terminology such as vector and payload.
Updated: 2018-12-08
Video: Network Security #1
This video gives an overview of the threats to networked computer systems, including a huge range of vectors from software exploits and code injections to malware to social engineering and misconfigured software.
Updated: 2018-12-08
5.2.4 Identifying Vulnerabilities
Video: Network Security #2
The second video in this series covers Identifying Vulnerabilities & Security Measures. This covers the techniques used to identify weaknesses in computer security before potential malefactors do: penetration testing and ethical hacking.
Updated: 2018-12-08
5.2.5 Protecting systems from cyberattack
Protecting against Malware
Following on from the Types of Malware video, this video explains techniques for preventing and removing malware - both technological and human based solutions.
