Pi's Website - Archived

This is for those of you, who, like me, have an interest in computers, hope to learn more, and/or may want to get certified.  The first part I'll be working on is Computer and Information Security, which I'll map to the Security+ certification because I am competing in a similar national competition (Cyber Security) after winning at state.  I'm considering finally getting A+ certified before college this fall, so I will hopefully have that general PC hardware and software information before the end of the summer as well.  If you have any requests or corrections, please e-mail it to me on the "Contact Us" page.

If you are looking for tutorials, please see the Tutorials section instead.

Windows XP

System Properties Overview

Windows Vista

Windows Vista information can be found here.

Network and Information Security

Note - these tutorials are meant for someone with some experience and knowledge in the Network and Information Security field.  A basic understanding of networks and network security is assumed.  For someone beginning in network security, I would recommend reading an introductory book instead.

Security+ Domain 1.0 - General Security Concepts

Security+ Domain 2.0 - Communication Security

• Domain 2.1 - Remote Access Technologies - 802.1x, VPNs, RADIUS, TACACS, IPSec, SSH, etc.
• Domain 2.2 - E-mail Security - PGP, S/MIME, Spam, and Hoaxes
• Domain 2.3 - Internet Security - SSL, TLS HTTPS, IM, JavaScript, ActiveX, etc.
• Domain 2.4 - Directory Security - LDAP, SSL, TLS
• Domain 2.5 - File Transfer Protocols - FTP, SFTP, etc.
• Domain 2.6 - Wireless Technologies - WAP, WEP, 802.11, WTLS, etc.

Security+ Domain 3.0 - Infrastructure Security

Security+ Domain 4.0 - Cryptography

Security+ Domain 5.0 - Operational Security