Computer Hardware Components
Created: 2025-11-25 Tags: fundamentals hardware it-basics
Description
Understanding computer hardware components is the foundation of IT and cybersecurity knowledge. This includes physical infrastructure, device connectivity, and how different components interact to form a functional computing system.
Key Concepts
- Physical Infrastructure: Servers, workstations, network devices
- Core Components: CPU, RAM, storage devices, motherboard, power supply
- Peripheral Devices: Input/output devices, external storage
- Device Connectivity: How components connect and communicate
- Hardware Function: Understanding what each component does
Security Relevance
- Hardware vulnerabilities (e.g., Spectre, Meltdown)
- Physical security considerations
- Hardware-based attacks (USB drops, hardware keyloggers)
- Secure boot and TPM modules
- Understanding attack surface at hardware level
Related Topics
- Connection Types and Functions
- OS-Independent Troubleshooting
- Computer Networking Fundamentals
- Operating Systems - Software that manages hardware
- Virtualization Technologies - Abstract hardware resources
Prerequisites
None - this is a foundational topic
Next Steps
- Learn about Connection Types and Functions
- Study OS-Independent Troubleshooting
- Understand how Operating Systems interact with hardware
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