Security Tips: Browsing the Web

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Scott Simpson

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[1] Introduction

[1] Web browsing security.mp4

00:48

[2] 1. Browsing the Web

[1] How web browsing works.mp4

03:40

[2] Exploring DNS.mp4

03:55

[3] Exploring URLs.mp4

10:49

[4] Exploring HTTPS and certificates.mp4

04:27

[3] 2. Security Threats

[1] Malicious URLs.mp4

07:19

[2] DNS hijacking.mp4

06:36

[3] Trackers.mp4

04:19

[4] Understanding browser extensions.mp4

04:15

[5] Keyword squatting.mp4

05:10

[6] Checking for and preventing threats.mp4

04:31

[4] Conclusion

[1] Next steps.mp4

00:30

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One of the biggest concerns when it comes to the internet is security. When we browse the web, we often have to contend with a variety of threats to our personal information and security. In this course, instructor Scott Simpson describes the basics of how the web works, and introduces threats that we might face as we browse, like malicious URLs, trackers, and keyword squatting. Then, building on the knowledge of how the web operates, Scott discusses tactics and tips for staying safe online. Whether you’re browsing the web at home for personal use, or need to use the web at and for work, this course can help you increase your confidence about using the web safely.

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I write and record video courses on Linux, Open Source, and IT topics. As an educational content producer and author with a strong technology background, I enjoy using my experience to teach others and to advance my own learning with technical projects. I strive to speak to beginner, intermediate, and advanced audiences in an engaging and informative way.

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