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Basic Security. Networking for Home and Small Businesses – Chapter 8. Objectives. Identify and describe the various networking threats. Identify different methods of attack. Describe security procedures and applications. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Basic Security

Networking for Home and Small Businesses – Chapter 8

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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.

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Networking Threats Describe major risks of network intrusion

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Networking Threats Define the sources of network intrusion.

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Networking Threats Describe social engineering and phishing

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

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Methods of Attack Denial of Service and Brute Force attacks

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Methods of Attack Describe spyware, tracking cookies, adware and pop-

ups.

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Methods of Attack Describe Spam

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Security Procedures and Applications Defining a security policy

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Security Procedures and Applications Define common security procedures

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Security Procedures and Applications Describe how updates and patches relate to security

issues.

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Security Procedures and Applications Anti-virus software

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Security Procedures and Applications SPAM prevention

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Security Procedures and Applications Anti-Spyware

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

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

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

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

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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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