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Advanced Cybersecurity

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Advanced Networking
Description

In this lesson, students will build upon their foundational knowledge of networks to learn about advanced network devices. Students will delve into devices that enable communication and data sharing, such as servers and load balancers, as well as devices that increase network security, such as firewalls, IDP, IPD, and UTM. In sum, students will understand how complex networks use a variety of devices, each playing an important role in the functionality and security of the network.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Explain the purpose of advanced networking devices: load balancer, IDP/IPD, and UTM appliance
  • Describe the role of a variety of server types: web, file, DNS, printer, mail, and authentication
  • Explain how a network is configured using multiple devices and how each device plays an important role in the functionality and security of the network
Description

In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of physical security as well as environmental controls. Students will understand that the security and functionality of a network goes beyond simply having the necessary devices - it includes proper security and maintenance of the devices.

Objective
  • Explain the importance of specific security measures: mantrap, door lock, biometric locks, USB locks, privacy screen
  • Explain environmental impacts on devices and implement appropriate controls
Description

In this lesson, students will learn about the many protocols and standards that are used to send and receive information across a network. Students will learn how networks use specific ports and protocols, each with a specific purpose, such as sending and receiving emails. Students will also learn about wireless networking standards and how frequency and channels relate to speed of data transmission.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Compare and contrast wireless networking protocols: 802.11.a 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax
  • Compare and contrast TCP and UDP protocols
  • Explain how networks use ports and protocols, each with a specific purpose. Ports reviewed include 21, 22, 23, 25, 53, 80, 110, 143, and 443
  • Explain how wireless standards use frequencies and channels to transmit data
Description

In this lesson, students will build on their knowledge of networks and consider how to ensure the perimeter of a network is secure. Students will learn about different devices that can be used to secure a company’s intranet from the internet as well as ways to enable remote access to the intranet.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Secure a basic wireless network using multiple devices: DMZ, NAT, MAC filtering, firewall
  • Identify different network topologies
  • Explain the difference between the intranet and the internet
  • Explain how VPNs can be used to remotely access a company’s intranet
Description

In this lesson, students will extend their understanding of securing a network to include securing mobile devices. Students will learn about best practices for mobile device security as well as how BYOD (bring your own device) policies have impacted a company’s network security.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Explain methods for securing mobile devices
  • Define BYOD policy and MDM tools and evaluate their effectiveness
  • Evaluate the use of biometric authentication to unlock phones through the lens of privacy
Description

At this point, students have a strong understanding of how different devices can be used to configure a secure network. In this lesson, students will learn how access controls and the AAA protocol (authentication, authorization, and accounting) can be used to ensure only authorized personnel access a network.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Define access control and explain how it is used in relation to network security
  • Define the AAA (authentication, authorization, accounting) protocol and explain how each relates to network security
  • Explain how multi-factor authentication increases network security
Description

In this lesson, students review content with a 20 question Unit Quiz.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate their understanding of advanced networking devices