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Learn the detailed information you need to prepare for the Networks and Communications Security domain of the SSCP exam.

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Syllabus

Syllabus IntroductionSecuring networks and communications1. TCP/IP NetworkingIntroducing TCP/IPIP addressing and DHCPDomain Name System (DNS)Network portsICMPNetwork topologiesNetwork relationships2. Network Security DevicesRouters, switches, and bridgesFirewallsProxy serversLoad balancersVPNs and VPN concentratorsNetwork intrusion detection and preventionProtocol analyzersContent distribution networksTraffic shaping and WAN optimization3. Secure Network DesignPublic and private addressingSubnettingSecurity zonesVLANs and network segmentationSecurity device placementSoftware-defined networking (SDN)Transmission media4. Network Security TechnologiesRestricting network accessNetwork access controlRADIUS and TACACSFirewall rule managementRouter configuration securitySwitch configuration securityMaintaining network availabilityNetwork monitoringSNMPIsolating sensitive systems5. Remote Network AccessRemote network accessDesktop and application virtualization6. Wireless NetworkingUnderstanding wireless networkingWireless encryptionWireless authenticationWireless signal propagationWireless networking equipment7. Network AttacksDenial-of-service attacksEavesdropping attacksDNS attacksLayer 2 attacksNetwork address spoofingWireless attacksPropagation attacksPreventing rogues and evil twinsDisassociation attacksUnderstanding Bluetooth and NFC attacksConclusionContinuing your studies Read more