Summary
The Securing TCP/IP module is designed for
- Network engineers, - IT security specialists, - System administrators, and
- Students and professionals interested in network security. Throughout this module, students will develop
- Understand the fundamentals of TCP/IP and its role in network communications, - Identify and assess vulnerabilities in TCP/IP protocols, and
- Implement security measures to protect network communications.
Recommended prior knowledge:
- Basic understanding of networking concepts
Introduction
In the world of networking, security is at the top of the priority list for organizations and individuals alike.
As society becomes increasingly dependent on digital communication, building secure services becomes crucial. This module will cover the most important authentication and authorization methods, how these are implemented into TCP/IP security standards, and the necessary encryption protocols that provide further security for communication over the internet. Industry-standard frameworks like AAA, major protocols like RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH, SSL/TLS, and IPsec will be included.
ïŧŋThe next section will cover Authentication and Authorization.