Networking

Assignments

• Chapter 1: Networking Fundamentals
  • Local Area Network (LAN)
  • Wide Area Network (WAN)
  • Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
  • Personal Area Network (PAN)
  • Computer (Host)
  • Network Interface Card (NIC)
  • Switch
  • Router
  • Modem
  • Access Point
  • Packets
  • IPv4
  • IPv6
  • Private IP Addresses
  • Public IP Addresses
  • TCP
  • UDP
  • HTTP and HTTPS
  • DNS
  • Layer 7 – Application
  • Layer 6 – Presentation
  • Layer 5 – Session
  • Layer 4 – Transport
  • Layer 3 – Network
  • Layer 2 – Data Link
  • Layer 1 – Physical
  • Ethernet Cables
  • Fiber Optic Cables
  • Wi-Fi Standards
  • Firewalls
  • Encryption
  • ping
  • ipconfig / ifconfig
  • tracert / traceroute
    • Networking Fundamentals Quiz
• Unit 2: Packet Analysis
  • Introduction to Packet Analysis
  • What Is a Network Packet
  • Packet Capture
  • Protocols in Packet Analysis
  • Packet Headers
  • Identifying Suspicious Traffic
  • Common Security Issues Found in Packets
  • Encrypted vs Unencrypted Traffic
  • Packet Analysis in Incident Response
  • Conclusion
• Quiz Section
• Chapter 3: SIEM Tools & Event Analysis
  • Introduction to SIEM
  • Why SIEM Is Important
  • What Are Security Events
  • What Are Logs
  • Log Sources
  • SIEM Log Collection
  • Event Correlation
  • SIEM Alerts
  • SIEM Dashboards
  • Investigating Events
  • Common SIEM Tools
  • Detecting Brute Force Attacks
  • Detecting Unauthorized Access
  • Conclusion
• Quiz Section
• Unit 4: System Hardening
  • Introduction to System Hardening
  • What Is an Attack Surface
  • Why System Hardening Is Important
  • Disabling Unnecessary Services
  • Removing Unnecessary Software
  • Patch Management
  • Strong Authentication
  • Principle of Least Privilege
  • Firewall Configuration
  • Secure Configuration
  • System Monitoring and Logging
  • Conclusion
• Quiz Section
• Detection and Correlation Rules in SIEM
  • Detection Rules
  • Correlation Rules
  • Analogy
  • Why It Matters
  • Real-World Example
  • Summary
  • SIEM Detection & Correlation Quiz
  • Answer Key
• Unit 5: Network Security Assessment
  • Why Network Security Assessments Matter
  • Basic Steps in a Network Security Assessment
  • Common Things to Look For
  • Important Terms
  • Simple Example
  • Summary
• Network Security Assessment Quiz
  • Answer Key
• Unit 6: Firewalls & VPNs
  • Firewalls
  • How Firewalls Help
  • Basic Firewall Rules
  • VPNs
  • How VPNs Help
  • Simple Example
  • Important Terms
  • Summary
• Firewalls & VPNs Quiz
  • Answer Key
• Unit 7: Project & Capstone
  • What is a Capstone Project?
  • Working Collaboratively
  • Communication Skills
  • Common Project Tasks
  • Presenting Findings
  • Important Terms
  • Summary
• Project & Capstone Quiz
  • Answer Key