Cyber Security of Networks from Scratch to Advanced

Cyber Security of Networks from Scratch to Advanced

By the end of this course, you will be fully aware of wired and wireless computer networks and cyber security basics, devices, and protocols at a step-by-step pace.

You will also reach a professional level in network security concerning concepts, technologies, and tools. The cyber security course requires no background or prerequisites, yet you will be able to understand all the up-to-date terminologies in network security during the lectures.

This course is organized as follows:

Section One: Introduction to Computer Networks Security

• 1: What is a Computer Network?


• 2: Computer Networks Topologies


• 3: Computer Networks Security Categories


• 4: Computer Networks Security Devices and Services


• 5: Computer Networks Security Transmission Media

Section Two: ISO/OSI Model (7 Layers)

• 1: Why ISO/OSI Model?


• 2: Application, Presentation, and Session Layers


• 3: Transport and Network Layers


• 4: Data Link and Physical Layers


• 5: ISO/OSI Model in Action

Section Three: TCP/IP Protocol Suite

• 1: Introduction to Computer Networks Protocols


• 2: IP Protocol


• 3: TCP and UDP Protocols


• 4: Application Protocols


• 5: TCP/IP Characteristics and Tools

Section Four: Wireless Networks Security

• 1: Wireless Networks Benefits


• 2: Wireless Networks Types


• 3: Wireless Networks Protocol (Wi-Fi)


• 4: Wireless Networks Devices


• 5: Wireless Networks Drawbacks

Section Five: Computer Networks Security

• 1: Security Goals


• 2: Securing the Network Design


• 3: TCP/IP Security and Tools


• 4: Port Scanning and Tools


• 5: Sniffing and Tools

Section Six: Firewalls and Honeypots in Network Security

• 1: Why Using a Firewall?


• 2: Firewalls Rules


• 3: Firewalls Filtering


• 4: Honeypots


• 5: Bypassing Firewalls

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

• 1: What is Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)?


• 2: Network IDS (NIDS)


• 3: NIDS Challenges


• 4: Snort as NIDS


• 5: Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)

Section Eight: Wireless Networks Security

• 1: Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Attacking


• 2: WPA and AES Protocols


• 3: Wireless Security Misconceptions


• 4: Wireless Attacks and Mitigation


• 5: Secure Network Design with Wireless

Section Nine: Physical Security & Incident Handling

• 1: Physical Security Objectives


• 2: Physical Threats and Mitigation


• 3: Defense in Depth (DiD)


• 4: What is an Incident?


• 5: Incident Handling

Section Ten: Computer Networks Security Conclusion

• 1: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)


• 2: Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities


• 3: Risks and Network Intrusion


• 4: Common Attacks


• 5: Security Recommendations