🛡️ Introduction to the Security Field – Notes

🧠 What Comes to Mind When You Think of "Security"?

• Common images:
  • People in dark rooms on computers
  • Scientists in labs analyzing evidence
  • Guards protecting physical locations
• Reality: All of the above are valid — security is broad and interdisciplinary

👩🏽‍💻 Instructor Introduction: Da'Queshia (Security Engineer at Google)

• 4 years of experience in security engineering
• Works on Gmail security at Google
  • Develops new security features
  • Fixes application vulnerabilities
  • Goal: Make email safer for users
• Part of a diverse team with varied backgrounds and skillsets

👥 Team Diversity and Roles in Security

• Some team members came straight from college

• Others transitioned from different industries

• Teams vary in structure but share one mission:

  👉 “Protect valuable assets from harm.”

• Security = People + Processes + Tools

🔐 Course Overview: What You’ll Learn

1. Asset Security

• Understand the types of assets organizations protect