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Network Security Essentials
Discover the core fundamentals of network security and prepare to launch best defense strategies for safeguarding your network.
- Practice in 28 Laboratorios prácticos — nothing to install
- 28 Lecciones interactivas y 155 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
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- Calificación automática
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28Lecciones interactivas
155Topics
28Laboratorio en vivo
150Tarjetas didácticas
150Glosario de términos
01 / Habilidades que obtendrás
What you will be able to do
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This Network Security Essentials course offers a detailed introduction to the core principles and foundational knowledge of network protection. You’ll gain relevant insights for identifying the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) and its significance in network security. You’ll be exploring various security services and cryptography techniques to safeguard your data. Prepare yourself for the industry-certification with this all-inclusive course that offers hands-on-labs to solidify your fundamentals.
- Understanding common network threats and vulnerabilities
- Identifying malware, phishing attacks, denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, etc.
- Explore CIA triads including Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
- Implementing security practices like authentication, authorization, access control, non-repudiation, and data encryption
- Accessing security tools like firewalls, IDS, IPS, and VPN
- Using basic cryptographic concepts for securing data.
- Ability to secure different network layers (physical, data link, network, transport, application).
Target Career Roles
- Especialista en seguridad de redes
- analista de ciberseguridad
- oficial de seguridad de la información
- administrador de red
- consultor de seguridad
- hacker ético
- auditor de TI
- arquitecto de seguridad
- evaluador de riesgos
- analista de cumplimiento de seguridad.
02 / Lecciones y laboratorios
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Plan de estudios
28 Lecciones interactivas · 155 topics01 Preface 7 topics +
- What’s New in the Sixth Edition
- Objectives
- Support of ACM/IEEE Computer Science Curricula 2013
- Plan of the Text
- Projects and other Student Exercises
- Relationship to Cryptography and Network Security
- Acknowledgments
02 Introduction 10 topics +
- Computer Security Concepts
- The OSI Security Architecture
- Security Attacks
- Security Services
- Security Mechanisms
- Fundamental Security Design Principles
- Attack Surfaces and Attack Trees
- A Model for Network Security
- Standards
- Review Questions, and Problems
03 Symmetric Encryption and Message Confidentiality 6 topics · 7 Laboratorio en vivo +
- Symmetric Encryption Principles
- Symmetric Block Encryption Algorithms
- Random and Pseudorandom Numbers
- Stream Ciphers and RC4
- Cipher Block Modes of Operation
- Review Questions, and Problems
7 Laboratorio en vivo in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Public-Key Cryptography and Message Authentication 7 topics +
- Approaches to Message Authentication
- Secure Hash Functions
- Message Authentication Codes
- Public-Key Cryptography Principles
- Public-Key Cryptography Algorithms
- Digital Signatures
- Review Questions, and Problems
05 Key Distribution and User Authentication 8 topics · 2 Laboratorio en vivo +
- Remote User Authentication Principles
- Symmetric Key Distribution Using Symmetric Encryption
- Kerberos
- Key Distribution Using Asymmetric Encryption
- X.509 Certificates
- Public-Key Infrastructure
- Federated Identity Management
- Review Questions, and Problems
2 Laboratorio en vivo in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Network Access Control and Cloud Security 9 topics +
- Network Access Control
- Extensible Authentication Protocol
- IEEE 802.1X Port-Based Network Access Control
- Cloud Computing
- Cloud Security Risks and Countermeasures
- Data Protection in the Cloud
- Cloud Security as a Service
- Addressing Cloud Computing Security Concerns
- Review Questions, and Problems
07 Transport-Level Security 5 topics +
- Web Security Considerations
- Transport Layer Security
- HTTPS
- Secure Shell (SSH)
- Review Questions, and Problems
08 Wireless Network Security 5 topics · 4 Laboratorio en vivo +
- Wireless Security
- Mobile Device Security
- IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Overview
- IEEE 802.11i Wireless LAN Security
- Review Questions, and Problems
4 Laboratorio en vivo in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Electronic Mail Security 11 topics · 1 Laboratorio en vivo +
- Internet Mail Architecture
- E-mail Formats
- E-mail Threats and Comprehensive E-mail Security
- S/MIME
- Pretty Good Privacy
- DNSSEC
- DNS-Based Authentication of Named Entities
- Sender Policy Framework
- Domainkeys Identified Mail
- Domain-Based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance
- Review Questions, and Problems
1 Laboratorio en vivo in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 IP Security 7 topics · 1 Laboratorio en vivo +
- Ip Security Overview
- Ip Security Policy
- Encapsulating Security Payload
- Combining Security Associations
- Internet Key Exchange
- Cryptographic Suites
- Review Questions, And Problems
1 Laboratorio en vivo in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Malicious Software 12 topics · 6 Laboratorio en vivo +
- Types of Malicious Software (Malware)
- Advanced Persistent Threat
- Propagation—Infected Content—Viruses
- Propagation—Vulnerability Exploit—Worms
- Propagation—Social Engineering—Spam e-mail, Trojans
- Payload—System Corruption
- Payload—Attack Agent—Zombie, Bots
- Payload—Information Theft—Keyloggers, Phishing, Spyware
- Payload—Stealthing—Backdoors, Rootkits
- Countermeasures
- Distributed Denial of Service Attacks
- Review Questions, and Problems
6 Laboratorio en vivo in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Intruders 4 topics · 2 Laboratorio en vivo +
- Intruders
- Intrusion Detection
- Password Management
- Review Questions, and Problems
2 Laboratorio en vivo in this lesson — see the labs panel →
13 Firewalls 6 topics · 3 Laboratorio en vivo +
- The Need for Firewalls
- Firewall Characteristics and Access Policy
- Types of Firewalls
- Firewall Basing
- Firewall Location and Configurations
- Review Questions, and Problems
3 Laboratorio en vivo in this lesson — see the labs panel →
14 Network Management Security 6 topics · 2 Laboratorio en vivo +
- Basic Concepts of SNMP
- SNMPv1 Community Facility
- SNMPv3
- Recommended Reading
- References
- Review Questions, and Problems
2 Laboratorio en vivo in this lesson — see the labs panel →
15 Legal and Ethical Aspects 7 topics +
- Cybercrime and Computer Crime
- Intellectual Property
- Privacy
- Ethical Issues
- Recommended Reading
- References
- Review Questions, and Problems
16 SHA-3 6 topics +
- The Origins of SHA-3
- Evaluation Criteria for SHA-3
- The Sponge Construction
- The SHA-3 Iteration Function f
- Recommended Reading and Referencess
- Review Questions, and Problems
17 Appendix A: Some Aspects of Number Theory 2 topics +
- Prime and Relatively Prime Numbers
- Modular Arithmetic
18 Appendix B: Projects for Teaching Network Security 9 topics +
- Research Projects
- Hacking Project
- Programming Projects
- Laboratory Exercises
- Practical Security Assessments
- Firewall Projects
- Case Studies
- Writing Assignments
- Reading/Report Assignments
19 Appendix C: Standards and Standard-Setting Organizations 6 topics +
- The Importance of Standards
- Internet Standards and the Internet Society
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology
- The International Telecommunication Union
- The International Organization for Standardization
- Significant Security Standards and Documents
20 Appendix D: TCP/IP and OSI 6 topics +
- Protocols And Protocol Architectures
- The TCP/IP Protocol Architecture
- The Role Of An Internet Protocol
- IPV4
- IPV6
- The OSI Protocol Architecture
21 Appendix E: Pseudorandom Number Generation 3 topics +
- Prng Requirements
- Pseudorandom Number Generation Using a Block Cipher
- Pseudorandom Number Generation Using Hash Functions and MACs
22 Appendix F: Kerberos Encryption Techniques 2 topics +
- Password-To-Key Transformation
- Propagating Cipher Block Chaining Mode
23 Appendix G: Data Compression Using ZIP 2 topics +
- Compression Algorithm
- Decompression Algorithm
24 Appendix H: PGP 5 topics +
- Notation
- Operational Description
- Cryptographic Keys And Key Rings
- Public-Key Management
- Pgp Random Number Generation
25 Appendix I: The International Reference Alphabet +
26 Appendix J: The Base Rate Fallacy 4 topics +
- Conditional Probability and Independence
- Bayes’ Theorem
- The Base-Rate Fallacy Demonstrated
- References
27 Appendix K: Radix-64 Conversion +
28 References +
Laboratorios prácticos Our edge
28 Laboratorio en vivos- Configuring a Wireless AP
- Establishing a SSH Connection
- Observing a SHA256-Generated Hash Value
- Examining Asymmetric Encryption
- Observing an MD5-Generated Hash Value
- Generating a Symmetric Key
- Performing Symmetric Encryption
- Examining Kerberos Settings
- Examining PKI Certificates
- Exploiting SNMP
- Securing a Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Creating a Network Policy for 802.1X
- Using a Wireless AP for MAC Address Filtering
- Configuring DNS Information
- Configuring an IPsec Policy
- Creating a Remote Access Trojan (RAT)
- Installing Antivirus Software
- Configuración de IPSec
- Prueba de un programa antivirus
- Simulación de un ataque DoS
- Simulating a DDoS Attack
- Understanding Local Privilege Escalation
- Cómo configurar un honeypot
- Uso del cortafuegos de Windows
- Whitelisting an IP Address in the Windows Firewall
- Creating Outbound and Inbound Rules for a Firewall
- Configuring SNMPv2c
- Configuring SNMPv3
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03 / Preguntas frecuentes
Preguntas antes de empezar
What is this network security course about?+
This course is based on the core fundamentals of secure networks. It equips you with the knowledge required for identifying potential cyber threats and implementing hi-tech security measures to safeguard your network.
How will I benefit from the network security essential course?+
This course upgrades your existing IT skills, teaches you the core concepts of network security, and also prepares you for high-paying jobs in the field of network security.
What is the scope of Network Security in the current job scenario?+
Considering the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats worldwide, there’s a very high demand for trained workforce in this realm. In the current job scenario, it is recognised as one of the most promising career opportunities with significant growth potential.
What kind of support is available during this course?+
With uCertify, you'll have access to various support options throughout the course, such as 24/7 support team, hands-on network security labs, gamified testpreps, video tutorials, and more.
Where can I find practice exams for security network course?+
You can access assignments/testpreps/practice exams along with uCertify course materials.
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