IT network attacks have become so common, IT organizations can no longer ignore their significance. Understanding IT security and preventing attacks is very important. In this course, Network Security Basics, you will get a very basic introduction to IT attacks as well as how to detect and prevent them. First we will describe basic security concepts, explaining threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits. Next we will compare common attacks and then discuss some mitigation techniques. Then we will discuss the security implications of remote access into corporate networks and wrap up the course by discussing the physical security needs of an organization. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills of network monitoring and documentation to understand how enterprise IT maintains IT infrastructure for optimum performance.
Author Name: Ross Bagurdes
Author Description:
Ross has had a diverse career. He has a Structural Engineering degree from Milwaukee School of Engineering, but gave up the career shortly after graduating from college. Beginning in 1997, Ross began officially working in IT, implementing and supporting a paperless work order system for a Natural Gas Utility in Illinois. Since then, Ross has spent his years teaching and managing data networks. Ross spent 7 years at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, supporting and managing the large … more

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  2mins
• IT Security Concepts
  30mins
• Authentication Methods
  15mins
• Security Assessments
  25mins
• Common Network Attacks
  18mins
• Network Hardening Techniques
  28mins
• Wireless Security
  20mins
• Remote Access and Security
  28mins
• Physical Security
  8mins