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IZI-CNS.ABE1
Certified Network Defender
Beginner Self-paced · 1 year access
72 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
01 / Lessons & labs
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Lessons
19 Interactive Lessons · 161 topics01 Types of Attacks 8 topics · 7 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Understanding Denial of Service Attacks
- Defending Against Buffer Overflow Attacks
- Defending Against IP Spoofing
- Defending Against Session Hijacking
- Blocking Virus and Trojan Horse Attacks
- Summary
- Test Your Skills
7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
02 Defending Against Virus Attacks 8 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Understanding Virus Attacks
- Virus Scanners
- Antivirus Policies and Procedures
- Additional Methods for Defending Your System
- What to Do If Your System Is Infected by a Virus
- Summary
- Test Your Skills
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 Defending against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware 5 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Trojan Horses
- Spyware and Adware
- Summary
- Test Your Skills
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Introduction to Network Security 15 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- 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
- Summary
- Test Your Skills
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Fundamentals of Firewalls 7 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- What Is a Firewall?
- Implementing Firewalls
- Selecting and Using a Firewall
- Using Proxy Servers
- Summary
- Test Your Skills
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Firewall Practical Applications 10 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- 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
- Summary
- Test Your Skills
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Operating System Hardening 7 topics · 7 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Configuring Windows Properly
- Configuring Linux Properly
- Patching the Operating System
- Configuring Browsers
- Summary
- Test Your Skills
7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Physical Security and Disaster Recovery 6 topics +
- Introduction
- Physical Security
- Disaster Recovery
- Ensuring Fault Tolerance
- Summary
- Test Your Skills
09 Networking Devices 6 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Common Network Connectivity Devices
- Other Specialized Devices
- Networked Devices
- Planning and Implementing a Basic SOHO Network Using Network Segmentation
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Wireless Networking 10 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Introduction to Wireless Technology
- Cellular Technologies
- The 802.11 Standards (Regulatory Impacts)
- Comparing 802.11 Standards
- Wireless Network Components
- Installing a Wireless Network
- Site Survey
- Wireless Security
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Security Policies 8 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Defining User Policies
- Defining System Administration Policies
- Defining Access Control
- Defining Developmental Policies
- Summary
- Test Your Skills
- Projects
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Encryption Fundamentals 12 topics · 7 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- The 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
- Summary
- Test Your Skills
7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
13 Virtual Private Networks 8 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Basic VPN Technology
- Using VPN Protocols for VPN Encryption
- IPSec
- SSL/TLS
- Implementing VPN Solutions
- Summary
- Test Your Skills
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
14 Data Center Architecture and Cloud Concepts 12 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Data Center Network Architectures
- Software-Defined Networking
- Traffic Flows
- Branch Office vs. On-premises Data Center vs. Colocation
- Cloud Computing and Its Effect on the Enterprise Network
- Overview of Network Programmability in Enterprise Network
- Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
- Managing Network Documentation
- Network Monitoring
- Network Optimization
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
15 Intrusion-Detection Systems 7 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Understanding IDS Concepts
- IDS Components and Processes
- Understanding and Implementing IDSs
- Understanding and Implementing Honeypots
- Summary
- Test Your Skills
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
16 Introduction to Forensics 10 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- General Forensics Guidelines
- FBI Forensics Guidelines
- Finding Evidence on the PC
- Gathering Evidence from a Cell Phone
- Forensic Tools to Use
- Forensic Science
- To Certify or Not to Certify?
- Summary
- Test Your Skills
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
17 Assessing System Security 10 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Risk Assessment Concepts
- Evaluating the Security Risk
- Conducting the Initial Assessment
- Probing the Network
- Vulnerabilities
- McCumber Cube
- Security Documentation
- Summary
- Test Your Skills
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
18 Techniques Used by Attackers 6 topics · 6 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Preparing to Hack
- The Attack Phase
- Wi-Fi Hacking
- Summary
- Test Your Skills
6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
19 Cyber Terrorism 6 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Defending Against Computer-Based Espionage
- Defending Against Computer-Based Terrorism
- Choosing Defense Strategies
- Summary
- Test Your Skills
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
Hands-On Labs Our edge
72 LiveLabs- Conducting a DoS Attack Using a SYN Flood
- Conducting a DoS Attack Using the Smurf Attack
- Defending Against a Buffer Overflow Attack
- Defending against IP Spoofing
- Performing Session Hijacking Using Burp Suite
- Installing Antivirus Software
- Scanning and Classifying Different Types of Viruses
- Creating a Remote Access Trojan (RAT)
- Performing Malware Scanning
- Using the NetBus Application
- Using eLiTeWrap
- Using an Anti-Spyware Tool
- Assigning Different Classes of IP Addresses
- Viewing the MAC Address on Different Interfaces
- Understanding Protocols
- Tracing Route Using tracert
- Using the netstat Command
- Creating ACL in the Router
- Using Windows Firewall
- Creating a DMZ Zone
- Configuring User Access Control Settings
- Configuring a Linux Firewall Using the Iptable
- Using the Cisco ASA Firewall
- Configuring a User Account
- Setting Security Policies
- Using Registry Editor
- Configuring the Security Setting in a Popular Browser
- Using Encryption File System
- Restricting the Null Session
- Shutting Down a Service in Windows
- Configuring DHCP Snooping
- Configuring and Displaying Speed, Duplex, and Description
- Creating a Subinterface on a Router and Assigning an IP Address
- Adding a DNS Server
- Performing a Proxy Server Operation
- Installing a NIC
- Connecting a Wireless Router to a Laptop
- Turning on the Personal Hotspot of an iPhone
- Defining User Access Control
- Managing a User Using an Existing Security Policy
- Examining Security Policy
- Creating a Security Policy
- Using a Symmetric Algorithm
- Using an Asymmetric Algorithm
- Observing a Digital Certificate
- Creating a PGP Certification
- Using the John the Ripper Tool
- Using Rainbow Tables
- Hiding Text Using Steganography
- Setting Up a VPN Server with Windows Server 2016
- Creating an L2TP VPN Using Openswan
- Configuring IPSec
- Creating a Virtual Switch
- Intercepting Packets
- Configuring Snort
- Setting Up a Honeypot
- Observing the Windows Log
- Retrieving Deleted Files Using Disk Digger
- Performing Logical Imaging Using AccessData FTK Imager
- Filtering Ports Using Windows Firewall
- Using the Advanced IP Scanner
- Conducting Vulnerability Scanning Using Nessus
- Using MBSA
- Configuring Windows Update
- Conducting Passive Scanning Using Netcraft
- Conducting Active Scanning Using Nsauditor
- Using ShareEnum
- Performing Active Scanning Using Nmap
- Cracking Windows Password Using Ophcrack
- Performing the SQL Injection
- Using BitLocker in Windows 10
- Using EtherDetect
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