Networking
- Networking Basics
- What is Networking?
- Key Components of a Network
- The Importance of Network Security in Cybersecurity
- Network Topologies and Protocols
- Common Network Topologies (e.g., Star, Bus, Ring, Mesh)
- TCP/IP Protocol Suite
- Secure Protocols (e.g., HTTPS, SSH, VPN)
- Network Devices and Security
- Routers and Firewalls
- Switches and Hubs
- Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
- IP Addressing and Subnetting
- IPv4 vs. IPv6
- Public and Private IP Addresses
- Subnetting and CIDR Notation
- Domain Name System (DNS)
- DNS Fundamentals
- DNS Spoofing and DNSSEC
- Network Segmentation and VLANs
- Importance of Network Segmentation
- Virtual LANs (VLANs) and Security
- Practical Applications of VLANs
- Wireless Networking and Security
- Wi-Fi Standards (e.g., 802.11ac, 802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi Security (WPA2, WPA3, EAP)
- Network Access Control and Authentication
- Role of Authentication in Network Security
- Authentication Protocols (e.g., RADIUS, TACACS+)
- Network Access Control (NAC) Solutions
- Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication
- Virtualization and Cloud Networking
- Virtualization Basics (e.g., Hypervisors, VMs)
- Cloud Networking Fundamentals
- Security Considerations
- Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Strategies