Secure Against Network Intrusions

This course is part of Google Network Security Specialization

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Describe network intrusion tactics.
Explain how to secure a network against intrusion tactics.
Investigate security breaches.
Troubleshoot basic network issues using appropriate tools and methods.

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There are 4 modules in this course

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.

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.

What's included

2 videos1 reading

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.

What's included

1 video3 readings2 assignments

1 video Total 5 minutes

Denial of Service (DoS) attacks 5 minutes

3 readings Total 12 minutes

Read tcpdump logs 4 minutes
Real-life DDoS attack 4 minutes
Activity Exemplar: Analyze network layer communication 4 minutes

2 assignments Total 40 minutes

Activity: Analyze network layer communication 30 minutes
Test your knowledge: Secure networks against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks 10 minutes

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.

What's included

2 videos2 readings2 assignments1 plugin

2 videos Total 7 minutes

Malicious packet sniffing 4 minutes
IP spoofing 3 minutes

2 readings Total 12 minutes

Overview of interception tactics 8 minutes
Activity Exemplar: Analyze network attacks 4 minutes

2 assignments Total 58 minutes

Activity: Analyze network attacks 50 minutes
Test your knowledge: Network interception attack tactics 8 minutes

1 plugin Total 10 minutes

Identify: Network attacks 10 minutes

Review everything you’ve learned and take the final assessment.

What's included

1 reading1 assignment

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