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Prepare for the Communications and Network Security domain of the CISSP exam. Learn about best practices for TCP/IP networking, network security devices, network attacks, and more.

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Syllabus IntroductionCommunication and network securityWhat you need to knowStudy resources1. TCP/IP NetworkingIntroducing TCP/IPIP addresses and DHCPDomain name system (DNS)Network portsICMPMultilayer protocols2. Secure Network DesignPublic and private addressingSubnettingSecurity zonesVLANs and network segmentationSecurity device placementSoftware-defined networking (SDN)Transmission media3. Network Security DevicesRouters, switches, and bridgesFirewallsProxy serversLoad balancersVPNs and VPN concentratorsNetwork intrusion detection and preventionProtocol analyzersUnified threat managementContent distribution networks4. Network Security TechniquesRestricting network accessNetwork access controlFirewall rule managementRouter configuration securitySwitch configuration securityMaintaining network availabilityNetwork monitoringSNMPIsolating sensitive systemsDeception technologiesNetwork support5. Specialized NetworkingTelephonyMultimedia collaborationStorage networks6. Transport EncryptionTLS and SSLIPsecRemote network accessSecuring common protocols7. Wireless NetworkingUnderstanding wireless networkingWireless encryptionWireless authenticationWireless signal propagationWireless networking equipment8. Mobile Device SecurityMobile connection methodsMobile device securityMobile device managementMobile device trackingMobile application securityMobile security enforcementBring your own device (BYOD)Mobile deployment models9. Host SecurityOperating system securityMalware preventionApplication managementHost-based network security controlsFile integrity monitoringData loss preventionConclusionContinuing your preparation Read more