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Network Security Notes Network Security Intrusion Social Engineering This is a way for an intruder to gain enough information from people to gain access to the network. Attacker calling a user on a network claiming to be from the computer s... Justin Bullock
Networking ip route - List routing tables for host PCs - Routers have their own routing table ip addr - MAC addresses of network cards the PC can use ip neighbour - ARP (Address Resolution Protocal) cache netstat -tunp - View li... Ross Weir
Network Security Two threat models Passive attackers- eavesdropping/ wiretapping/ sniffing, traffic analysis Active attackers- spoofing attacks (phishing/email), squatting attacks IP security IP is connectionless and stateless Best ef... Martin B
Section 2 Firewalls-Control flow of traffic , Filter by TCP /UDP port numbers, OSI Layer 4, Layer 3 device Looks at traffic, compares to a list of rules, then filters    Stateless FW- each packet individually examined... Brianna Conway
Crypto U12, SSL protocol descriptions High level summary of the SSL handshake protocol The client sends a request to server for a secure connection.  Request includes: session ID, pseudorandom number for freshness, and a list of cipher suites support... jjanesko
Introduction to Security Computer Security : Generic name for collection of tools designed to protect data and frustrate hackers.Network Security : measures to protect data during transmission.Internet Security : measures to protect data duri... Soul Blaze
network forensics Penetration Testing Is used to find any weakness in a computer network. It is a way to attempt (legally) to access resources with no/limited information about the network/computer system  This is used to: Gather ... Holly Howell
Router security 1) Management plane:a) SSH:hostname R1ip domain-name 1ExamAMonth.com!crypto key generate rsa modulus 2014!username kevin privilege 15 secret cisco!access-list 1 permit 10.1.1.0 0.0.0.255access-list 1 deny any log!line... inga pinga
Securing the Network Infrastructure - created from Mind Map The network infrastructure includes routers, switches, servers and other devices. Assigning Administrative Roles Monitoring and Managing Devices Uriel Angel
Network Security Controls - created from Mind Map Access controls Honeypot Intrusion Detecton System (IDS) Sim Hui Si
LAN Security - creado desde un Mapa Mental Endpoint Security Access Control Layer 2 Secutity Threats Jonathan Rendon
Network Defense Fundamentals 1st Attacker: HackersHackers attempts to gain access to unauthorized resources such as Circumventing password, firewall and other security measures.  2nd Attacker: Disgruntled EmployeesMotives:Disgruntled Em... junhan-
FIREWALLs - created from Mind Map Defination Type Level nurdiyanazr
Network Security The (data protection act) DPA 1998 Protects your data from other people and allows a person to see a copy of any data held about them Data encryption Converts plain text into something that can not be understood and c... Holly Howell
Network Security - created from Mind Map Phishing Trojan Horse Malware Kelland Sharpe
Network Security - created from Mind Map Password Anti-virus Encryption william lewis
Cryptographic Technologies - Networking Cryptography is the practice and study of techniques to secure information/communications in the presence of third parties    Historically Cryptogtaphy = Encryption  Now cryptography not only addresses ... Luqman Bakare
The Essential Tools /Networking 2.1 - Netcat 2.1.1 - Connecting to a TCP/UDP Port 2.1.2 - Listening on a TCP/UDP 2.1.3 - Transferring Files with Netcat 2.1.4 - Remote Administration with Netcat 2.1.5 - Exercises 2.2 - Ncat 2.2.1 - Exercises 2.3 - Wi... neteng33
Security Protocols Security Protocols Acceptable Use PolicyNetwork policies are documents written to outline the rules that users are required to follow while using a computer network. ca.loizou
Phising, Passwords, Security etc. PasswordsAttackers use a variety of password discovery techniques, including the use of powerful tools that are freely available on the internet. Social engineering Shoulder surfing Manual guessing Interception key lo... tassaya alexander
Security Air gapped An air gap is a security measure for securing networks (and systems) by physically isolating them from other networks, such as the public internet or other unsecured or less secure internal/private networks Jazmin Medina

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The notes take different routes through the unit. Introduction to Security introduces computer and network security, while Router security includes router management commands. The notes on SSL protocol descriptions outline a handshake, and Network Security Notes covers intrusion and social engineering.

Other notes explore network security controls, including access controls, firewalls and intrusion detection. There are also notes on network infrastructure and network forensics.

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Start with Introduction to Security for an overview of computer and network security. If you already have a topic in mind, Router security includes configuration commands, while the notes on SSL protocol descriptions outline a handshake. You can move between them as your revision needs change.

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The notes cover SSL handshakes, router security, intrusion and social engineering. You can also find material on network infrastructure, security controls and network forensics. The formats vary: some notes offer an introduction, while others include lists of controls or technical commands.

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