This course is part of the Fundamentals of Computer Network Security Specialization

Edward Chow

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Fundamentals of Computer Network Security SpecializationUniversity of Colorado System

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In this MOOC, we will focus on learning how network systems are secured using firewalls and IDS.  This will include understanding the basic components of network security, constructing a dual-firewall DMZ, and defining security policies to implement and enforce these rules.  Building upon these lessons we will go in-depth on the popular Linux firewall.  Finally we will learn about Network IDS and Host IDS, including a deep dive into Snort.

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Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish

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University of Colorado System

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Secure Network Defense

In this module, we will learn how to construct an DMZ firewall system with dual firewalls to protect a site. We will also learn how to define critical security policies, their enforcement procedures, and apply related security design principles for the firewall system.

3 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 25 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

4 videos

Course Overview1m

Network Defense8m

DMZ Firewall7m

Security Policies & Enforcement6m

3 readings

DISA Network Defense Offering15m

Tech Republic Solution BaseSolutionBase: Strengthen network defenses by using a DMZ15m

Video: CNN - How Target Could Have Prevented Customer Data Hack10m

1 practice exercise

Exam 4.130m

Week

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Implement Firewall with Linux IPTable

In this module, we will learn how to use Linux iptables to implement firewall rules for filtering packets, and SNAPT or DNAT address port translation, and the security policies.

3 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 24 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

3 videos

iptables and Inbound Traffic14m

iptables and Outbound Traffic7m

Stateful Firewall2m

3 readings

Linux iptables Resources15m

Video - USENIX Enigma 2016 - Building a DDoS Mitigation Pipeline21m

Configuring Juniper Network Stateful Firewall15m

1 practice exercise

Exam 4.230m

Week

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Intrusion Detection Systems

In this module we will introduce the Snort IDS, discuss evaluation and performance of network firewalls, and finally cover Host IDS.

3 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 19 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

3 videos

Snort IDS11m

Evaluate Firewall Performance3m

Host IDS3m

4 readings

Official Snort IDS30m

TechRepublic Snort Article30m

Cisco Discussion on Performance Evaluation30m

Comparison Host IDS vs. Network IDS30m

1 practice exercise

Exam 4.330m

About the Fundamentals of Computer Network Security Specialization

This specialization in intended for IT professionals, computer programmers, managers, IT security professionals who like to move up ladder, who are seeking to develop network system security skills. Through four courses, we will cover the Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems, Develop Secure Programs with Basic Cryptography and Crypto API, Hacking and Patching Web Applications, Perform Penetration Testing, and Secure Networked Systems with Firewall and IDS, which will prepare you to perform tasks as Cyber Security Engineer, IT Security Analyst, and Cyber Security Analyst.

The learning outcomes of this specialization include: you should be able to create public/private keys, certificate requests, install/sign/verify them for web server and client authentication, secure emails, and code signing. you should be able to write secure web apps with Crypto API to implement the confidentiality, integrity, and availability basic security services. you should be able to hack web applications with vulnerabilities and patch them. you should be able to apply penetration testing tool to exploit vulnerable systems. you should be able to crack passwords given the hashes in password file using AWS P2 GPU. you should be able to configure firewall and IDS for secure network systems you should be able to specify effective security policies and implement efficient enforcement procedures by applying security design principles for securing network systems.

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