Network Defense (2020)
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The intent of the Network Defense Knowledge Unit is to provide students with knowledge of the concepts used in defending a network, and the basic tools and techniques that can be taken to protect a network and communication assets from cyber threats.
Contents
Outcomes[edit]
After completing the KU, students will be able to:
- Evaluate the key concepts in network defense (defense in depth, minimizing exposure, etc.).
- Analyze how network defense tools are used to defend against attacks and mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Assess how security policies are implemented on systems to protect a network.
- Compare how network operational procedures relate to network security.
- Create and apply network defense mechanisms such as firewalls, VPNs, etc.
Topics[edit]
Because of the nature of the material - All topics and subtopics are required in this KU
- Outline concepts of network defense, such as:
- Defense in Depth
- Network attacks
- Network Hardening
- Minimizing Exposure (Attack Surface and Vectors)
- Network defense/monitoring tools:
- Implementation of Firewalls
- DMZs / Proxy Servers
- VPNs
- Honeypots and Honeynets
- Implementation of IDS/IPS
- Network Operations
- Network Security Monitoring
- Network Traffic Analysis
- Network security policies as they relate to network defense/security:
- Network Access Control (internal and external)
- Network Policy Development and Enforcement
Skills[edit]
- Implement a basic firewall.
- Create and use a VPN.
- Create and apply an Access Control List (ACL)
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Specialization Areas[edit]
- Health Care Security
- Industrial Control Systems-SCADA Security
- Network Security Administration, Specialization Area
See also[edit]
Related Knowledge Units
- Basic Networking
- Network Technology and Protocols
- Advanced Network Technology and Protocols
- Network Security Administration
- Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems
- Wireless Sensor Networks
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