Secure Against Network Intrusions

Overview

In this course, you’ll explore different types of network attacks and various tactics used to secure compromised network systems and devices. Malicious actors employ a variety of methods to exploit vulnerabilities in network infrastructure, and this requires security professionals to always stay aware of potential loopholes. Being aware of all the ways that networks are targeted is an important skill for a cybersecurity analyst. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Describe network intrusion tactics - Understand different types of network attacks - Investigate security breaches - Explain how to secure a network against intrusion tactics - Troubleshoot basic network issues using appropriate tools and methods

Syllabus

Introduction to network intrusion tactics

You will learn how network intrusion tactics can present a threat to networks. You will also learn why security professionals should constantly be on the lookout for potential vulnerabilities in network infrastructure to protect from malicious actors who use a range of techniques to attack these networks.

Secure networks against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks

You will learn different ways that networks are targeted and how it is an important skill for a cybersecurity analyst to be aware of these attacks.

Network attack tactics and defense

You will learn how malicious actors employ a variety of methods to exploit vulnerabilities in network infrastructure, and how it requires security professionals to always stay aware of potential loopholes.