uCertifyPrep Network Defense

01 Preface +

02 Introduction to Network Security 15 topics +

• 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

03 Types of Attacks 8 topics +

• 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

04 Fundamentals of Firewalls 7 topics +

• Introduction
• What Is a Firewall?
• Implementing Firewalls
• Selecting and Using a Firewall
• Using Proxy Servers
• Summary
• Test Your Skills

05 Firewall Practical Applications 10 topics +

• 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