Chapter 1

Introduction to Network Security

Topics
- The Basics of a Network
- Basic Network Utilities
- The OSI Model
- What Does This Mean for Security?
- Assessing Likely Threats to the Network
- Classifications of Threats
- Likely Attacks
- Threat Assessment
- Understanding Security Terminology
- Choosing a Network Security Approach
- Network Security and the Law
- Using Security Resources

Chapter 2

Types of Attacks

Topics
- Understanding Denial of Service Attacks
- Distributed Reflection Denial of Servic
- Defending Against Buffer Overflow Attacks
- Defending Against IP Spoofing
- Defending Against Session Hijacking
- Blocking Virus and Trojan Horse Attacks

Chapter 3

Fundamentals of Firewalls

Topics
- Firewall Concepts
- Implementing Firewalls
- Selecting and Using a Firewall
- Using Proxy Servers

Chapter 4

Firewall Practical Applications

Topics
- Using Single Machine Firewalls
- Windows 10 Firewall
- User Account Control
- Linux Firewalls
- Using Small Office/Home Office Firewalls
- Using Medium-Sized Network Firewalls
- Using Enterprise Firewalls

Chapter 5

Intrusion-Detection Systems

Topics
- Understanding IDS Concepts
- IDS Components and Processes
- Understanding and Implementing IDSs
- Understanding and Implementing Honeypots

Chapter 6

Encryption Fundamentals

Topics
- History of Encryption
- Learning About Modern Encryption Methods
- Identifying Good Encryption
- Understanding Digital Signatures and Certificates
- Understanding and Using Decryption
- Cracking Passwords
- Steganography
- Steganalysis
- Quantum Computing and Quantum Cryptography

Chapter 7

Virtual Private Networks

Topics
- Basic VPN Technology
- IPSec
- SSL/TLS
- Implementing VPN Solutions

Chapter 8

Operating System Hardening

Topics
- Accounts, Users, Groups, and Passwords
- Setting Security Policies
- Registry Settings
- Services
- Encrypting File System
- Security Templates

Chapter 9

Defending Against Virus Attacks

Topics
- Understanding Virus Attacks
- Virus Scanners
- Antivirus Policies and Procedures
- Additional Methods for Defending Your System

Chapter 10

Defending Against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware

Topics
- What to Do If Your System Is Infected by a Virus
- Trojan Horses
- Spyware and Adware

Chapter 12

Assessing System Security

Topics
- Risk Assessment Concepts
- Evaluating the Security Risk
- Conducting the Initial Assessment
- Probing the Network
- Vulnerabilities
- McCumber Cube
- Security Documentation

Chapter 15

Techniques Used by Attackers

Topics
- Preparing to Hack
- The Attack Phase
- Wi-Fi Hacking

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Expectations

Week 1 - Thursday

Numbering

Week 2 - Tuesday

Protocols

Week 2 - Thursday

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