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Cybersecurity of Networks from Scratch to Advanced
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Cybersecurity of Networks from Scratch to Advanced

Computer Networks Security Technologies and Tools for Network Admins and Cyber Security Officers
Created byMohammad Adly
Last updated 8/2022
English

What you'll learn

  • Introduction to Computer Networks
  • ISO/OSI Model (7 Layers)
  • TCP/IP Protocol Suite
  • Wireless Networks
  • Computer Networks Security
  • Firewalls and Honeypots
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
  • Wireless Networks Security
  • Physical Security & Incident Handling
  • Computer Networks Security Recommendations

Course content

10 sections51 lectures8h 4m total length
  • Introduction9:57

    Develop core computer network security skills from scratch to advanced, combining theoretical fundamentals with practical tools to secure networks from design to operation, including incident handling and monitoring.

  • What is a Computer Network?10:29
  • Computer Networks Topologies11:06

    Explore computer network topologies by comparing physical and logical layouts, including bus, ring, star, and mesh, and weigh their advantages, drawbacks, and security implications.

  • Computer Networks Categories9:47
  • Computer Networks Devices and Services10:38
  • Computer Networks Transmission Media9:19
  • Quiz on Section One

Requirements

  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Basic Internet skills and adequate connection
  • Beginner networking background
  • Microsoft Windows machine
  • Microsoft Power Point for the presentation material
  • Beginner cyber security information
  • Laptop machine and standard browser

Description

By the end of this course you will be fully aware of the wired and wireless computer networks basics, devices, and protocols in a step-by-step pace. You will also reach the professional level in networks security in terms of concepts, technologies, and tools. The course requires no background or pre-requisite, yet you will be able to understand all the up-to-date terminologies in the networks security during the lectures.

This course is organized as follows:

Section One: Introduction to Computer Networks

  • Lecture 1: What is a Computer Network?

  • Lecture 2: Computer Networks Topologies

  • Lecture 3: Computer Networks Categories

  • Lecture 4: Computer Networks Devices and Services

  • Lecture 5: Computer Networks Transmission Media

Section Two: ISO/OSI Model (7 Layers)

  • Lecture 1: Why ISO/OSI Model?

  • Lecture 2: Application, Presentation, and Session Layers

  • Lecture 3: Transport and Network Layers

  • Lecture 4: Data Link and Physical Layers

  • Lecture 5: ISO/OSI Model in Action

Section Three: TCP/IP Protocol Suite

  • Lecture 1: Introduction to Computer Networks Protocols

  • Lecture 2: IP Protocol

  • Lecture 3: TCP and UDP Protocols

  • Lecture 4: Application Protocols

  • Lecture 5: TCP/IP Characteristics and Tools

Section Four: Wireless Networks

  • Lecture 1: Wireless Networks Benefits

  • Lecture 2: Wireless Networks Types

  • Lecture 3: Wireless Networks Protocol (Wi-Fi)

  • Lecture 4: Wireless Networks Devices

  • Lecture 5: Wireless Networks Drawbacks

Section Five: Computer Networks Security

  • Lecture 1: Security Goals

  • Lecture 2: Securing the Network Design

  • Lecture 3: TCP/IP Security and Tools

  • Lecture 4: Port Scanning and Tools

  • Lecture 5: Sniffing and Tools

Section Six: Firewalls and Honeypots

  • Lecture 1: Why Using a Firewall?

  • Lecture 2: Firewalls Rules

  • Lecture 3: Firewalls Filtering

  • Lecture 4: Honeypots

  • Lecture 5: Bypassing Firewalls

Section Seven: Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)

  • Lecture 1: What is Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)?

  • Lecture 2: Network IDS (NIDS)

  • Lecture 3: NIDS Challenges

  • Lecture 4: Snort as NIDS

  • Lecture 5: Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)

Section Eight: Wireless Networks Security

  • Lecture 1: Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Attacking

  • Lecture 2: WPA and AES Protocols

  • Lecture 3: Wireless Security Misconceptions

  • Lecture 4: Wireless Attacks and Mitigation

  • Lecture 5: Secure Network Design with Wireless

Section Nine: Physical Security & Incident Handling

  • Lecture 1: Physical Security Objectives

  • Lecture 2: Physical Threats and Mitigation

  • Lecture 3: Defense in Depth (DiD)

  • Lecture 4: What is an Incident?

  • Lecture 5: Incident Handling

Section Ten: Computer Networks Security Conclusion

  • Lecture 1: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)

  • Lecture 2: Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities

  • Lecture 3: Risks and Network Intrusion

  • Lecture 4: Common Attacks

  • Lecture 5: Security Recommendations

Who this course is for:

  • Network administrators
  • Cyber security officers
  • Computer science undergraduates
  • Computer engineering undergraduates
  • Network security postgraduates
  • Network technical support specialists
  • Security incident handlers
  • IT Engineers and CEOs
  • Software Developers
  • Web Developers
  • Mobile Applications Developers