NETWRK-DEFENSE.AB2.0L0

Network Defense and Counter Measure 4e Lab

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61 Hands-On LiveLabs

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Lessons

18 Interactive Lessons · 139 topics

01 Preface 2 topics

Audience
Overview of the Course

02 Introduction to Network Security 14 topics · 6 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

6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

03 Types of Attacks 7 topics · 5 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

5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

04 Fundamentals of Firewalls 7 topics · 3 LiveLab

Introduction
What Is a Firewall?
Implementing Firewalls
Firewall Deployment
Selecting and Using a Firewall
Using Proxy Servers
Summary

3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

05 Firewall Practical Applications 9 topics · 2 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

2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

06 Intrusion-Detection Systems 8 topics · 2 LiveLab

Introduction
Understanding IDS Concepts
IDS Components and Processes
SIEM
Evasion Techniques
Understanding and Implementing IDSs
Understanding and Implementing Honeypots
Summary

2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

07 Encryption Fundamentals 11 topics · 9 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

9 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

08 Virtual Private Networks 8 topics · 4 LiveLab

Introduction
Basic VPN Technology
Using VPN Protocols for VPN Encryption
IPsec
SSL/TLS
Other VPN Protocols
Implementing VPN Solutions
Summary

4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

09 Operating System Hardening 6 topics · 7 LiveLab

Introduction
Configuring Windows Properly
Configuring Linux Properly
Patching the Operating System
Configuring Browsers
Summary

7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

10 Defending Against Virus Attacks 7 topics · 1 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

1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

11 Defending Against Trojan Horses and Phishing 4 topics · 3 LiveLab

Introduction
Trojan Horses
Phishing
Summary

3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

12 Security Policies 9 topics · 1 LiveLab

Introduction
ISO 27002
Important Standards
Defining User Policies
Defining System Administration Policies
Defining Access Control
Defining Developmental Policies
Disaster Recovery
Summary

1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

13 Assessing System Security 9 topics · 7 LiveLab

Introduction
Risk Assessment Concepts
Evaluating the Security Risk
Conducting the Initial Assessment
Probing the Network
Vulnerabilities
McCumber Cube
Security Documentation
Summary

7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

14 Security Standards 9 topics

Introduction
COBIT
ISO Standards
NIST Standards
U.S. DoD Standards
Using the Common Criteria
Using Security Models
U.S. Federal Regulations, Guidelines, and Standards
Summary

15 Physical Security and Disaster Recovery 5 topics · 2 LiveLab

Introduction
Physical Security
Disaster Recovery
Ensuring Fault Tolerance
Summary

2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

16 Techniques Used by Attackers 7 topics · 4 LiveLab

Introduction
Preparing to Hack
The Attack Phase
Session Hijacking
Wi-Fi Hacking
Bluetooth Hacking
Summary

4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

17 Introduction to Forensics 12 topics · 2 LiveLab

Introduction
General Forensics Guidelines
FBI Forensics Guidelines
Imaging a Drive
Finding Evidence on the PC
Gathering Evidence from a Cell Phone
Forensic Tools to Use
Forensic Science
To Certify or Not to Certify?
Expert Witnesses
Additional Types of Forensics
Summary

2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

18 Cyber Warfare and Terrorism 5 topics · 3 LiveLab

Introduction
Defending Against Computer-Based Espionage
Defending Against Computer-Based Terrorism
Choosing Defense Strategies
Summary

3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →

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61 LiveLabs

Viewing the MAC Address on Different Interfaces
Configuring a Class C IP Address
Configuring a Class B IP Address
Configuring a Class A IP Address
Using Command-Line Tools
Examining Spyware

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