Network Security Management and Policies

Start with the network management maps

This topic page is part of the Network Security unit in Cybersecurity. It brings together resources on managing a secure network, with mind maps covering security policy, testing and operations security. Start with a Managing a Secure Network map to see how these areas are presented together.

Several maps share that title but cover different details. One includes developing a security policy and day-to-day practices such as device hardening. Another focuses on testing and evaluating network security, including test types, tools and results. Compare the maps to find the detail you need.

Explore policies and operations

The policy material includes an overview of security policy, its structure, and the place of standards, guidelines and procedures. A Managing a Secure Network map also lists roles, responsibilities, awareness and training. Use these branches to organize your notes on how a policy is presented.

The AUP mind map describes a document that sets constraints and practices users must agree to when accessing a corporate network or the Internet. Other listed maps include Network Policy Plan and Network policy ideas. The operations material includes device hardening, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, operating systems and networking protocols.

Connect maps with the quiz

After exploring the maps, try the quiz on administering a secure network. Its content includes correlation engines and DDoS mitigation. Use the quiz to check your understanding, then return to the maps to review the areas you want to examine again.

Together, the resources let you move between policy, testing and operations within this section of Network Security. Pick a map to explore and use its branches to organize your own notes.