Network D‚fense and Countermeasures

Learn about the concepts of computer network defense with the Network Defense and Countermeasures, 3e course and lab. The lab simulates real-world, hardware, software, and command-line interface environments and can be mapped to any text-book, course, or training. The Network security course completely covers the techniques and methodologies related to network defense and gives you the knowledge and practical applications of firewalls; intrusion detection systems, and more.

Lessons

18+ Lessons | 253+ Quizzes | 201+ Flashcards | 202+ Glossary of terms

TestPrep

100+ Pre Assessment Questions | 100+ Post Assessment Questions |

Hand on lab

64+ LiveLab | 62+ Video tutorials | 00+ Minutes

Lessons 1: Preface

Lessons 2: Introduction to Network Security

• 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

Lessons 3: Types of Attacks

• 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

Lessons 4: Fundamentals of Firewalls

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

Lessons 5: Firewall Practical Applications

• 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

Lessons 6: Intrusion-Detection Systems

• Introduction
• Understanding IDS Concepts
• IDS Components and Processes
• Understanding and Implementing IDSs
• Understanding and Implementing Honeypots
• Summary
• Test Your Skills

Lessons 7: Encryption Fundamentals

• 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

Lessons 8: Virtual Private Networks

• Introduction
• Basic VPN Technology
• Using VPN Protocols for VPN Encryption
• IPSec
• SSL/TLS
• Implementing VPN Solutions
• Summary
• Test Your Skills

Lessons 9: Operating System Hardening

• Introduction
• Configuring Windows Properly
• Configuring Linux Properly
• Patching the Operating System
• Configuring Browsers
• Summary
• Test Your Skills

Lessons 10: Defending Against Virus Attacks

• 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

Lessons 11: Defending against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware

• Introduction
• Trojan Horses
• Spyware and Adware
• Summary
• Test Your Skills

Lessons 12: Security Policies

• Introduction
• Defining User Policies
• Defining System Administration Policies
• Defining Access Control
• Defining Developmental Policies
• Summary
• Test Your Skills
• Projects

Lessons 13: Assessing System Security

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

Lessons 14: Security Standards

• Introduction
• COBIT
• ISO Standards
• NIST Standards
• U.S. DoD Standards
• Using the Orange Book
• Using the Rainbow Series
• Using the Common Criteria
• Using Security Models
• U.S. Federal Regulations, Guidelines, and Standards
• Summary
• Test Your Skills

Lessons 15: Physical Security and Disaster Recovery

• Introduction
• Physical Security
• Disaster Recovery
• Ensuring Fault Tolerance
• Summary
• Test Your Skills

Lessons 16: Techniques Used by Attackers

• Introduction
• Preparing to Hack
• The Attack Phase
• Wi-Fi Hacking
• Summary
• Test Your Skills

Lessons 17: Introduction to Forensics

• 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

Lessons 18: Cyber Terrorism

• Introduction
• Defending Against Computer-Based Espionage
• Defending Against Computer-Based Terrorism
• Choosing Defense Strategies
• Summary
• Test Your Skills

Hands-on LAB Activities

Introduction to Network Security

• Assigning Different Classes of IP Addresses
• Viewing the MAC Address on Different Interfaces
• Understanding Protocols
• Tracing Route Using tracert
• Using the netstat Command

Types of Attacks

• 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

Fundamentals of Firewalls

• Creating ACL in the Router
• Using Windows Firewall
• Creating a DMZ Zone

Firewall Practical Applications

• Configuring User Access Control Settings
• Configuring a Linux Firewall Using the Iptable
• Using the CISCO ASA Firewall

Intrusion-Detection Systems

• Intercepting Packets
• Configuring Snort
• Setting Up a Honeypot

Encryption Fundamentals

• 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

Virtual Private Networks

• Setting Up a VPN Server with Windows Server 2016
• Creating an L2TP VPN Using Openswan
• Configuring IPSec

Operating System Hardening

• 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

Defending Against Virus Attacks

• Creating a Remote Access Trojan (RAT)
• Performing Malware Scanning

Defending against Trojan Horses, Spyware, and Adware

• Using the NetBus Application
• Using eLiTeWrap
• Using an Anti-Spyware Tool

Security Policies

• Defining User Access Control
• Managing a User Using an Existing Security Policy
• Examining Security Policy
• Creating a Security Policy

Assessing System Security

• Filtering Ports Using Windows Firewall
• Using the Advanced IP Scanner
• Conducting Vulnerability Scanning Using Nessus
• Using MBSA
• Configuring Windows Update

Security Standards

• Observing the Security Event Log

Techniques Used by Attackers

• 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

Introduction to Forensics

• Observing the Windows Log
• Retrieving Deleted Files Using Disk Digger
• Performing Logical Imaging Using AccessData FTK Imager

Cyber Terrorism

• Using BitLocker in Windows 10
• Using EtherDetect