Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs with Cloud Labs - Hardcover

Stewart, J. Michael; Kinsey, Denise

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1284184625 ISBN 13: 9781284184624

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2020

Synopsis

Print Textbook & Cloud Lab Access: 180-day subscription.The cybersecurity Cloud Labs for Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs provide fully immersive mock IT infrastructures with live virtual machines and real software, where students will learn and practice the foundational information security skills they will need to excel in their future careers. Unlike simulations, these hands-on virtual labs reproduce the complex challenges of the real world, without putting an institution’s assets at risk. Available as a standalone lab solution or bundled with Jones & Bartlett Learning textbooks, these cybersecurity Cloud Labs are an essential tool for mastering key course concepts through hands-on training.Labs:Lab 1: Assessing the Network with Common Security ToolsLab 2: Defending the Network from a Simulated AttackLab 3: Designing a Secure Network TopologyLab 4: Configuring the Windows Defender FirewallLab 5: Configuring Firewall Interfaces with pfSenseLab 6: Monitoring and Logging Network TrafficLab 7: Configuring Custom Firewall Rules with pfSenseLab 8: Configuring a VPN Server with pfSenseLab 9: Configuring a VPN Client for Secure File TransfersLab 10: Penetration Testing a pfSense FirewallSupplemental Lab 1: Analyzing Network Traffic with WiresharkSupplemental Lab 2: Analyzing Wireless Traffic with Wireshark and NetWitness Investigator Supplemental Lab 3: Using Social Engineering Techniques to Plan an AttackSupplemental Lab 4: Attacking a Virtual Private NetworkSupplemental Lab 5: Drafting a Network Security Policy

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About the Authors

James Michael Stewart has been working with computers and technology for more than 25 years. His work focuses on security, certification, and various operating systems. Recently, Michael has been teaching job-skill and certification courses such as CISSP, CEH, and Security+. He is the primary author on the CISSP Study Guide 4th Edition and the Security+ 2008 Review Guide. In addition, Michael has written numerous books on other security and Microsoft certification and administration topics. He has developed certification courseware and training materials as well as presented these materials in the classroom. Michael holds the following certifications: CISSP, ISSAP, SSCP, MCT, CEI, CEH, TICSA, CIW SA, Security+, MCSE+Security Windows 2000, MCSA Windows Sever 2003, MCDST, MCSE NT & W2K, MCP+I, Network+, iNet+. He graduated in 1992 from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's degree in Philosophy.

Denise Kinsey, Ph.D has worked in computer networking and cybersecurity for over 20 years. She has designed, implemented, and managed IT and OT projects for government and the private sector. Denise is the author of IT and security books meant to educate and empower others to learn more about technology and implement secure systems for their employers and their homes. When not solving cybersecurity problems she loves to work with her students to improve the networks and cybersecurity of nonprofits and businesses. Denise holds numerous certifications including: CISSP. C|CISO, Security+, and many others. Dr. Kinsey is an Associate Professor.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication date: 2020
• ISBN 10: 1284184625
• ISBN 13: 9781284184624
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 500