CIS195 Network Security Net Labs - Security+ Practical Lab Series

Learn essential network security concepts and hands-on techniques through comprehensive laboratory exercises covering cybersecurity fundamentals. Master command line tools including ping, traceroute, and netstat for network diagnostics and reconnaissance. Explore active reconnaissance methodologies using Nmap, Zenmap, and OpenVAS on Linux systems. Develop skills in password security by implementing cracking techniques with John the Ripper and Hashcat. Configure and manage network-based firewalls while analyzing intrusion detection system alerts to identify potential threats. Practice Linux account management and Windows Server Group Policy Object configuration for firewall implementation. Investigate various malware types and application attacks, with specific focus on web application vulnerabilities including SQL injection and cross-site scripting attacks. Study cryptography concepts through practical implementation with Steghide for data hiding techniques. Examine wireless networking security by learning attack vectors and corresponding mitigation strategies. Gain experience in incident response procedures and network log analysis for security monitoring. Complete the program by configuring RADIUS servers for centralized authentication management, providing comprehensive preparation for Security+ certification and real-world cybersecurity scenarios.