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Basic Security

Networking for Home and Small Businesses Chapter8


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Objectives Identify and describe the various networking threats.

Identify different methods of attack.

Describe security procedures and applications.

Describe the features of a firewall and how it can beused to protect against an attack.


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Networking Threats Describe major risks of network intrusion


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Networking Threats Define the sources of network intrusion.


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Networking Threats Describe social engineering and phishing


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Methods of Attack Describe viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.


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Methods of Attack Denial of Service and Brute Force attacks



Methods of Attack Describe spyware, tracking cookies, adware and pop-

ups.



Methods of Attack Describe Spam



Security Procedures and Applications Defining a security policy



Security Procedures and Applications Define common security procedures



Security Procedures and Applications

Describe how updates and patches relate to securityissues.


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Anti-virus software


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SPAMprevention


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Anti-Spyware


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Firewall Features and How to Use them toProtect Against an Attack

What is a firewall?


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Using a Firewall to Protect Against an Attack


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Vulnerability Analysis


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Security Best Practices


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Summary Networks can be open to intrusion through

vulnerabilities in software, hardware attacks, or theweaknesses of individuals.

Effective network security is based on a variety of

products and services, combined with a thoroughsecurity policy.

A firewall controls traffic between networks and helpsprevent unauthorized access.


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