Computer Networks Security from Scratch to Advanced

Course details

By the end of this course you will be fully aware of the wired and wireless computer networks basics, devices, and protocols in a step-by-step pace. You will also reach the professional level in networks security in terms of concepts, technologies, and tools. The course requires no background or pre-requisite, yet you will be able to understand all the up-to-date terminologies in the networks security during the lectures.

This course is organized as follows:

Section One: introduction to Computer Networks

• Lecture 1: What is a Computer Network?
• Lecture 2: Computer Networks Topologies
• Lecture 3: Computer Networks Categories
• Lecture 4: Computer Networks Devices and Services
• Lecture 5: Computer Networks Transmission Media

Section Two: ISO/OSI Model (7 Layers)

• Lecture 1: Why ISO/OSI Model?
• Lecture 2: Application, Presentation, and Session Layers
• Lecture 3: Transport and Network Layers
• Lecture 4: Data Link and Physical Layers
• Lecture 5: ISO/OSI Model in Action

Section Three: TCP/IP Protocol Suite

• Lecture 1: Introduction to Computer Networks Protocols
• Lecture 2: IP Protocol
• Lecture 3: TCP and UDP Protocols
• Lecture 4: Application Protocols
• Lecture 5: TCP/IP Characteristics and Tools

Section Four: Wireless Networks

• Lecture 1: Wireless Networks Benefits
• Lecture 2: Wireless Networks Types
• Lecture 3: Wireless Networks Protocol (Wi-Fi)
• Lecture 4: Wireless Networks Devices
• Lecture 5: Wireless Networks Drawbacks

Section Five: Computer Networks Security

• Lecture 1: Security Goals
• Lecture 2: Securing the Network Design
• Lecture 3: TCP/IP Security and Tools
• Lecture 4: Port Scanning and Tools
• Lecture 5: Sniffing and Tools

Section Six: Firewalls and Honeypots

• Lecture 1: Why Using a Firewall?
• Lecture 2: Firewalls Rules
• Lecture 3: Firewalls Filtering
• Lecture 4: Honey Pots
• Lecture 5: Bypassing Firewalls

Section Seven: Intrusion Detection and Prevention systems (IDS/IPS)

• Lecture 1: What is Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)?
• Lecture 2: Network IDS (NIDS)
• Lecture 3: NIDS Challenges
• Lecture 4: Snort as NIDS
• Lecture 5: Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)

Section Eight: Wireless Networks Security

• Lecture 1: Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Attacking
• Lecture 2: WPA and AES Protocols
• Lecture 3: Wireless Security Misconceptions
• Lecture 4: Wireless Attacks and Mitigation
• Lecture 5: Secure Network Design with Wireless

Section Nine: Physical Security & Incident Handling

• Lecture 1: Physical Security Objectives
• Lecture 2: Physical Threats and Mitigation
• Lecture 3: Defense in Depth (DiD)
• Lecture 4: What is an Incident?
• Lecture 5: Incident Handling

Section Ten: Computer Networks Security Conclusion

• Lecture 1: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)
• Lecture 2: Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
• Lecture 3: Risks and Network Intrusion
• Lecture 4: Common Attacks
• Lecture 5: Security Recommendations