08. Tools & Environment
Tools & Environment
Tools & Environment Part 1
ND545 C1 L0 08 Tools, Environment & Dependencies Pt 1
Tools & Environment Part 2
ND545 C1 L0 08.1 Tools, Environment & Dependencies Pt 2
Cybersecurity Environments, Tools, and Websites
To work in cybersecurity, you need to be familiar with typical environments, operating systems and tools.
In this course, we’ll mainly focus on the Windows 10 operating system, since it’s the predominant platform for most end-users in business. It’s okay if you don’t have one to use as we’ll give you access to one.
Most Windows operating systems come with built-in security tools. Some of the Windows components you’ll use are:
- The Control Panel
- Computer Management
- Local Security Policies
There are also other tools that help you as a cybersecurity professional. These include:
- Sysinternals Suite
- Windows God Mode
- NMap - network mapper
- 7-Zip
The number 1 tool you’ll use is Google. We use it to help find information on any topic.
Lastly, you’ll be exploring numerous websites that provide specific information about security topics such as the largest cyber breaches, software vulnerabilities, and security standards.
Don't be overwhelmed by so many tools. We will walk you through in subsequent lessons when you need to use them.