1. Basic Security
Networking for Home and Small Businesses – Chapter
8
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2. Objectives
 Identify and describe the various networking threats.
 Identify different methods of attack.
 Describe security procedures and applications.
 Describe the features of a firewall and how it can be
used to protect against an attack.
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3. Networking Threats
 Describe major risks of network intrusion
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4. Networking Threats
 Define the sources of network intrusion.
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5. Networking Threats
 Describe social engineering and phishing
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6. Methods of Attack
 Describe viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.
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7. Methods of Attack
 Denial of Service and Brute Force attacks
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8. Methods of Attack
 Describe spyware, tracking cookies, adware and pop-
ups.
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9. Methods of Attack
 Describe Spam
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10. Security Procedures and Applications
 Defining a security policy
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11. Security Procedures and Applications
 Define common security procedures
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12. Security Procedures and Applications
 Describe how updates and patches relate to security
issues.
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13. Security Procedures and Applications
 Anti-virus software
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14. Security Procedures and Applications
 SPAM prevention
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15. Security Procedures and Applications
 Anti-Spyware
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16. Firewall Features and How to Use them to
Protect Against an Attack
 What is a firewall?
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17. Firewall Features and How to Use them to
Protect Against an Attack
 Using a Firewall to Protect Against an Attack
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18. Firewall Features and How to Use them to
Protect Against an Attack
 Vulnerability Analysis
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19. Firewall Features and How to Use them to
Protect Against an Attack
 Security Best Practices
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20. Summary
 Networks can be open to intrusion through
vulnerabilities in software, hardware attacks, or the
weaknesses of individuals.
 Effective network security is based on a variety of
products and services, combined with a thorough
security policy.
 A firewall controls traffic between networks and helps
prevent unauthorized access.
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