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Module 5
Section 5: The Internet & Security
Internet vs World Wide Web, URL architecture, HTTP/HTTPS protocols, web browsers, cookies, blockchain & digital currencies, cyber security threats (malware, phishing, pharming, DoS), and defensive solutions (firewalls, proxy servers, SSL/TLS, 2FA).
8 lessons
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110 mins total
Module Lessons
8 lessons
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5.0 Module Overview: The Internet & its Uses
5 mins
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Open Theory
1
The Internet & World Wide Web (IP & MAC Addresses)
15 mins
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Open Theory
2
HTTP, HTTPS & Web Page Retrieval
15 mins
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Open Theory
3
Web Browsers & Cookies
15 mins
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Open Theory
4
Digital Currency and Blockchain
10 mins
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Open Theory
5
Digital Cyber Threats & Malware
15 mins
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Open Theory
6
Security Defences: Firewalls, Proxies & SSL/TLS
15 mins
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Open Theory
7
Mixed Practice: Internet and Security
20 mins
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Open Theory