To gain hands-on experience in implementing network security measures and protocols, understanding network vulnerabilities, and practicing defensive strategies to protect against cyber threats.
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Configuring firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems
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Implementing VPNs and secure remote access solutions
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Conducting network vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
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Configuring secure wireless networks
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Implementing network segmentation and access controls
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Monitoring network traffic for suspicious activities
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Responding to security incidents and performing incident analysis
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Understanding and implementing cryptographic protocols and algorithms
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Configuring network security policies and access controls
Wireshark: for network packet analysis Nmap: for network scanning and discovery Metasploit: for penetration testing and exploitation Snort: for intrusion detection and prevention Nessus: for vulnerability scanning and assessment OpenVPN: for configuring virtual private networks iptables: for configuring firewall rules tcpdump: for capturing and analyzing network traffic Aircrack-ng: for wireless network security assessment Netcat: for network troubleshooting and testing