Homeland Security Courses

Security BSides San Francisco

Starting a Security Program - Thrills and Spills

Insights on building a security program, emphasizing emotional intelligence, cross-team collaboration, and shared responsibility to achieve compliance and meet customer demands.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Security BSides San Francisco

Security through Visibility - Organizational Communication Strategies for InfoSec Teams

Strategies for InfoSec teams to improve organizational visibility and communication, enhancing collaboration and security posture through practical, implementable techniques.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Security BSides San Francisco

BeyondCorp - Beyond "Fortress" Security

BeyondCorp: A new security model that grants access based on device and user credentials, eliminating the need for traditional VPNs and enabling secure work from any network.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Security BSides San Francisco

Swimming Upstream - Regulation vs Security

Strategies for navigating regulatory challenges in security, balancing compliance with effective security practices across industries. Insights on driving change and achieving security goals.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Security BSides San Francisco

Sweet Security - Deploying a Defensive Raspberry Pi

Explore open-source tools and inexpensive hardware like Raspberry Pi to monitor, protect, and mitigate threats in IoT environments, addressing security challenges of outdated devices.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Security BSides San Francisco

Developing a Rugged DevOps Approach to Cloud Security

Strategies for integrating continuous security into DevOps processes, emphasizing automation, monitoring, and agile security practices for cloud environments.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Security BSides San Francisco

Secure by Design - Usable Security Tooling

Explore strategies for creating effective security products by prioritizing usability, leading to better and more secure experiences for users.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Security BSides San Francisco

So You’re the First Security Hire - Creating a Security Program and Integrating Security into Your Company’s Culture

Guidance for pioneering security professionals on establishing a robust security program, integrating it into company culture, and balancing protection with business needs.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

White Hat Cal Poly

Home Security - Tony Bone

Explore smart home security systems, their components, and underlying circuits. Learn about various switches, sensors, and reliability considerations for effective home protection.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

White Hat Cal Poly

Network Security

Learn about network security, OSI layers, and essential tools like Wireshark. Explore attack models, firewalls, and IDS to protect against unauthorized access and data theft.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

White Hat Cal Poly

Kernel Security - Johnathan Nicholson

Explore kernel security, modules, and access control. Learn about Linux kernels, file systems, memory management, and strategies to reduce attack vectors and enhance system protection.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

White Hat Cal Poly

Intro to Lock Security - Nate Graff

Explore lock mechanics, lockpicking techniques, and security vulnerabilities. Learn about various lock types and methods to enhance lock security through demonstrations and animations.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

White Hat Cal Poly

Wifi Security - Nick Kartsioukas

Explore WiFi security types, their strengths, and vulnerabilities. Learn about WEP, WPA, WPA2, and enterprise-level security measures for protecting your wireless network.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

White Hat Cal Poly

AI Security

Explore AI's current state, future potential, and ethical concerns. Delve into self-improving programs, machine empathy, and thought experiments like the Chinese Room.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

White Hat Cal Poly

Cyber-Physical Security - Dr. Bruce DeBruhl

Explore cyber-physical security, including system models, attack examples, and modern contexts. Learn about securing critical infrastructure and emerging challenges in networked control systems.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video