Basic Security

Networking for Home and Small Businesses – Chapter

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 Objectives
 Identify and describe the various networking threats.
 Identify different methods of attack.
 Describe security procedures and applications.
 Describe the features of a firewall and how it can be
used to protect against an attack.

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 Networking Threats
 Describe major risks of network intrusion

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 Networking Threats
 Define the sources of network intrusion.

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 Networking Threats
 Describe social engineering and phishing

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 Methods of Attack
 Describe viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.

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 Methods of Attack
 Denial of Service and Brute Force attacks

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 Methods of Attack
 Describe spyware, tracking cookies, adware and pop-
ups.

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 Methods of Attack
 Describe Spam

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 Security Procedures and Applications
 Defining a security policy

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 Security Procedures and Applications
 Define common security procedures

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 Security Procedures and Applications
 Describe how updates and patches relate to security
issues.

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 Security Procedures and Applications
 Anti-virus software

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 Security Procedures and Applications
 SPAM prevention

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 Security Procedures and Applications
 Anti-Spyware

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 Firewall Features and How to Use them to
Protect Against an Attack
 What is a firewall?

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 Firewall Features and How to Use them to
Protect Against an Attack
 Using a Firewall to Protect Against an Attack

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 Firewall Features and How to Use them to
Protect Against an Attack
 Vulnerability Analysis

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 Firewall Features and How to Use them to
Protect Against an Attack
 Security Best Practices

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 Summary
 Networks can be open to intrusion through
vulnerabilities in software, hardware attacks, or the
weaknesses of individuals.
 Effective network security is based on a variety of
products and services, combined with a thorough
security policy.
 A firewall controls traffic between networks and helps
prevent unauthorized access.

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