This is the first talk in a series of Tech Talks from DigitalOcean around Computer Security titled Foundations of Computer Security. This talk will walk you through the fundamentals of computer security, from its history, to common threats you may face, to recommended practices to keep you safe.

What will you learn? You’ll learn why we need security, what types of attacks you may face, and some general recommended practices and policies to keep you secure.

Who is this talk designed for? Anyone who’s new to security or wants a refresher on common security concepts. Beginners of all paths: SysAdmins, Founders, CTOs, DevOps engineers.