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    Communication and Network Security: CISSP, #4
    Communication and Network Security: CISSP, #4
    Communication and Network Security: CISSP, #4
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    Communication and Network Security: CISSP, #4

    By Selwyn Classen

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    Communication and Network security is the 4th domain of the CISSP certification. In this course we will cover secure network architecture and design, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), network protocols, securing network components, communication channels and network attacks.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSelwyn Classen
    Release dateApr 2, 2020
    ISBN9781393010753
    Communication and Network Security: CISSP, #4
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    Selwyn Classen

    A seasoned and highly qualified IT/IS professional with over 20 years working experience within the Petrochemical industry (i.e. Supply chain management, Knowledge management, Product and Quality management, Business analysis and processing) including the Telecommunications industry.

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      Communication and Network Security - Selwyn Classen

      While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

      COMMUNICATION AND NETWORK SECURITY

      First edition. April 2, 2020.

      Copyright © 2020 Selwyn Classen.

      Written by Selwyn Classen.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Communications and Network Security

      What Are Communications and Network Security and What's Next?

      Secure Network Architecture and Design

      Introduction to Secure Network Architecture and Design

      Network Security Defined

      The Open System Interconnect (OSI) Model

      Physical Layer

      Data Link Layer

      Network Layer

      Transport Layer

      Session Layer

      Presentation Layer

      Application Layer

      OSI Model vs. TCP/IP Model

      Internet Protocol (IP) Networking

      IP Classes and CIDR

      Ports

      Network Topologies

      High-level Network Zone Concepts

      Common Network Services

      Summary and What’s Next

      Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

      Introduction to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

      Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Defined

      Components of SCADA

      SCADA Security Concerns

      Summary and What’s Next

      Network Protocols

      Introduction to Network Protocols

      Network Protocols Defined

      Storage-focused Network Protocols

      Multi-protocol Label Switching (MPLS)

      Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

      Wireless Connectivity

      Cryptography Defined

      Forms of Cryptography

      Benefits of Asymmetric Cryptography

      Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

      Digital Signatures

      Certificate Hierarchies and Chains

      Summary and What’s Next

      Securing Network Components

      Introduction to Securing Network Components

      Securing Network Components Defined

      High-Security Value Network Components

      Routers

      Switches

      Virtual Private Network (VPN) Concentrators

      Modems

      Common Transmission Mediums

      Common Firewall Types

      Packet Filtering Firewalls

      Stateful Inspection Firewalls

      Application Firewalls

      'Next Generation' Firewalls

      Address Translation

      Proxies

      Summary and What’s Next

      Communication Channels

      Introduction to Communication Channels

      Circuit vs. Packet Networks

      Carrier Sense Multiple Access

      Token Passing

      Common Layer Two Networking Protocols

      Ethernet

      Token Ring

      Fibre Distributed Data Interface

      Wide Area Networking

      Integrated Services Digital Network

      Asynchronous Transfer Mode

      Digital Subscriber Line

      Cable Modem

      X.25

      Frame Relay

      T, E, and OC

      Common Electronic Communication Methods

      Analog vs. Digital

      Voice Communication Channel

      Email

      Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms

      Peer to Peer Sharing

      Virtual Meetings

      Common Virtual Private Network Methods

      Point to Point Tunneling Protocol

      Layer Two Tunneling Protocol

      Internet Protocol Security

      Transport Mode vs. Tunnel Mode

      Secure Sockets Layering

      Common Remote Access Methods

      Telnet

      rlogin

      Secure Shell

      Terminal Services

      Virtual Local Area Networks

      Private VLANs

      Secondary VLAN Subtypes

      Summary and What’s Next

      Network Attacks

      Introduction to Network Attacks

      Themes of Network Attacks

      Reconnaissance

      Spamming

      Spoofing

      Packet Manipulation

      Session Hijacking

      Denial of Service

      Tools and Techniques for Network Defense

      Intrusion Detection / Prevention Systems

      Security Information and Event Management

      Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing

      Summary and What’s Next

      Introduction

      Communications and Network Security

      In this course, we'll be going to be discussing Communications and Network Security. To start, communications and network security is one of the 8 domains of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification (CISSP). In this course, we'll cover the four topics of Communications and Network Security domain, across six modules. Specifically, we'll cover the following, Secure Network Architecture and Design, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Network Protocols, Securing Network Components, Communication Channels, and Network Attacks. 

      What Are Communications and Network Security and What's Next?

      To start, this quote can help with an underlying point on information security. Kevin Mitnick, who is a relatively famous computer security expert, who was imprisoned for some of his activities, has previously stated that Companies spend millions of dollars on firewalls, encryption and secure access devices, and its money wasted because none of these measures addresses the weakest link in the security chain. I don't completely agree with this statement as these devices can greatly increase the security an organization creates for itself, but do agree that simply plugging them in, and poorly managing them, won't ultimately provide much value to the organization. Without proper understanding and continual compelling reinforcement, people, and the processes those people execute, are the weakest link to an organization's information security. It's important always to remember that information security is not a problem that a company can pay away with new tools.

      So what's next? In the next module we're going to talk about Secure Network Architecture and Design, what are secure network architecture and design, how do secure network architecture and design relate to the other modules, and why is it important to the CISSP exam and this course? I hope you found this information helpful, and I look forward to seeing you in the future. 

      Secure Network Architecture and Design

      Introduction to Secure Network Architecture and Design

      In this module, I'm going to be discussing Secure Network Architecture and Design.

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