1. Networking for Home and Small Businesses – Chapter 8
Basic Security
Networking for Home and Small Businesses – Chapter 8

2. 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.

3. Networking Threats
Describe major risks of network intrusion

4. Networking Threats
Define the sources of network intrusion.

5. Networking Threats
Describe social engineering and phishing

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

7. Methods of Attack
Denial of Service and Brute Force attacks

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

9. Methods of Attack
Describe Spam

10. Security Procedures and Applications
Defining a security policy

11. Security Procedures and Applications
Define common security procedures

12. Security Procedures and Applications
Describe how updates and patches relate to security issues.

13. Security Procedures and Applications
Anti-virus software

14. Security Procedures and Applications
SPAM prevention

15. Security Procedures and Applications
Anti-Spyware

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

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

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

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

20. 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.