Network Defense

Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes

This course provides an essential study of network defense, related vulnerability and security issues, and common tools available for network packet analysis and exploitations. Topics to be covered include review of basic concepts and principles related to network defense (networking protocols and cryptography, mission assurance, network policy development and enforcement, etc.), secure network development (network access control, DMZs / proxy servers, network hardening, implementing firewalls, VPNs, etc.), and advanced network defense techniques (honeypots, honeynets, network monitoring, implementing IDS/IPS, etc.). The student, after having successfully completed the class, should be able to

Understand fundamental security issues in computer networks

Understand the common mechanisms used in securing a network

Design a TCP/IP network with IP Security

Design and deploy firewalls to secure a private network

Design and deploy a virtual private network to secure remote connections

Select appropriate methods to detect and counter intrusions to a network

Understand other advanced issues related to network security

View Syllabus of Network Defense Course

Modules	Submodules	Units Included
Network Defense Basics and Principles	Network Security Basics	Introduction to Network Security Network Attacks DNS and attacks Cryptography Services
	Defense Principles	Network Defense Principles (Minimizing Exposure, Defense in Depth)
Network Defense Mechanisms	Network Defense Mechanisms (Part 1)	Network Access Control Firewalls, Proxy Server Implementing Firewall, DMZs Application-layer security: HTTPS Network-layer security: IPSec
	Network Defense Mechanisms (Part 2)	Implementing IDS/IPS Network Monitoring Honeypots and Honeynets Network Traffic Analysis
Policy, Operation and Assurance		Network Policy Development and Enforcement Network Operational Procedures Mission Assurance
Network Defense Hands-on activities	Hands-on Labs	Network sniffing using Wireshark Implementing IPSec Setting up honeypots Securing a web server Configuring firewall policies