Basic Security

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco PublicITE PC v4.0Chapter 1 1

Basic Security

Networking for Home and Small Businesses – Chapter 8

ITE PC v4.0Chapter 1 2© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public

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 be used to protect against an attack.


Networking Threats Describe major risks of network intrusion


Networking Threats Define the sources of network intrusion.


Networking Threats Describe social engineering and phishing


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


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 security

issues.


Security Procedures and Applications Anti-virus software


Security Procedures and Applications SPAM prevention


Security Procedures and Applications Anti-Spyware


Firewall Features and How to Use them to Protect Against an Attack What is a firewall?


Firewall Features and How to Use them to Protect Against an Attack Using a Firewall to Protect Against an Attack


Firewall Features and How to Use them to Protect Against an Attack Vulnerability Analysis


Firewall Features and How to Use them to Protect Against an Attack Security Best Practices


Summary Networks can be open to intrusion through

vulnerabilities in software, hardware attacks, or the weaknesses of individuals.

Effective network security is based on a variety of products and services, combined with a thorough security policy.

A firewall controls traffic between networks and helps prevent unauthorized access.

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