ExpiredComputer Networks Security from Scratch to Advanced

By the end of this course you will be fully aware of the wired and wireless computer networks basics, devices, and protocols in a step-by-step pace. You will also reach the professional level in networks security in terms of concepts, technologies, and tools. The course requires no background or pre-requisite, yet you will be able to understand all the up-to-date terminologies in the networks security during the lectures.

This course is organized as follows:

Section One: introduction to Computer Networks

• Lecture 1: What is a Computer Network?
• Lecture 2: Computer Networks Topologies
• Lecture 3: Computer Networks Categories
• Lecture 4: Computer Networks Devices and Services
• Lecture 5: Computer Networks Transmission Media

Section Two: ISO/OSI Model (7 Layers)

• Lecture 1: Why ISO/OSI Model?
• Lecture 2: Application, Presentation, and Session Layers
• Lecture 3: Transport and Network Layers
• Lecture 4: Data Link and Physical Layers
• Lecture 5: ISO/OSI Model in Action

Section Three: TCP/IP Protocol Suite

• Lecture 1: Introduction to Computer Networks Protocols
• Lecture 2: IP Protocol
• Lecture 3: TCP and UDP Protocols
• Lecture 4: Application Protocols
• Lecture 5: TCP/IP Characteristics and Tools

Section Four: Wireless Networks

• Lecture 1: Wireless Networks Benefits
• Lecture 2: Wireless Networks Types
• Lecture 3: Wireless Networks Protocol (Wi-Fi)
• Lecture 4: Wireless Networks Devices
• Lecture 5: Wireless Networks Drawbacks

Section Five: Computer Networks Security

• Lecture 1: Security Goals
• Lecture 2: Securing the Network Design
• Lecture 3: TCP/IP Security and Tools
• Lecture 4: Port Scanning and Tools
• Lecture 5: Sniffing and Tools

Section Six: Firewalls and Honeypots

• Lecture 1: Why Using a Firewall?
• Lecture 2: Firewalls Rules
• Lecture 3: Firewalls Filtering
• Lecture 4: Honey Pots
• Lecture 5: Bypassing Firewalls

Section Seven: Intrusion Detection and Prevention systems (IDS/IPS)

• Lecture 1: What is Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)?
• Lecture 2: Network IDS (NIDS)
• Lecture 3: NIDS Challenges
• Lecture 4: Snort as NIDS
• Lecture 5: Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)

Section Eight: Wireless Networks Security

• Lecture 1: Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Attacking
• Lecture 2: WPA and AES Protocols
• Lecture 3: Wireless Security Misconceptions
• Lecture 4: Wireless Attacks and Mitigation
• Lecture 5: Secure Network Design with Wireless

Section Nine: Physical Security & Incident Handling

• Lecture 1: Physical Security Objectives
• Lecture 2: Physical Threats and Mitigation
• Lecture 3: Defense in Depth (DiD)
• Lecture 4: What is an Incident?
• Lecture 5: Incident Handling

Section Ten: Computer Networks Security Conclusion

• Lecture 1: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)
• Lecture 2: Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
• Lecture 3: Risks and Network Intrusion
• Lecture 4: Common Attacks
• Lecture 5: Security Recommendations