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Network Security & Database Vulnerabilities

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Course Summary

Learn how to identify and prevent database vulnerabilities and network security threats in this comprehensive course. Gain hands-on experience in network security, database security, and cryptography to enhance your cybersecurity skills.

Key Learning Points

Understand the principles of network security and cryptography
Identify and prevent database vulnerabilities
Gain hands-on experience in network and database security
Learn about different types of network attacks
Explore potential security threats and how to mitigate them

Learning Outcomes

Identify and prevent network and database vulnerabilities
Understand and implement cryptography principles
Gain hands-on experience in network and database security

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of computer networks and databases
Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures
Hands-on exercises
Quizzes and assessments

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Description

This course gives you the background needed to understand basic network security. You will learn the about Local Area Networks, TCP/IP, the OSI Framework and routing basics. You will learn how networking affects security systems within an organization. You will learn the network components that guard an organization from cybersecurity attacks.

In addition to networking, you will learn about database vulnerabilities and the tools/knowledge needed to research a database vulnerability for a variety of databases including SQL Injection, Oracle, Mongo and Couch. You will learn about various security breach types associated with databases and organizations that define standards and provide tools for cybersecurity professionals. This course is intended for anyone who wants to gain a basic understanding of Network Security/Database Vulnerabilities or as the fourth course in a series of courses to acquire the skills to work in the Cybersecurity field as a Jr Cybersecurity Analyst.

Knowledge

Understand network basics around the TCP/IP and OSI Models.
Recount DNS, DHCP, Switching and Routing concepts.
Understand IP Addressing, Network Address Translation and Packet Sniffing.
Describe the structures and vulnerabilities of key databases for cybersecurity including SQL, Couch, Oracle and MongoDB.

Outline

TCP/IP Framework
Welcome to the Course: Network Security & Database Vulnerabilities
Welcome to Introduction to TCP/IP Framework
Stateless Inspection
Stateful Inspection
Firewall Filters- IDS and IPS Systems
The Difference between IDS and IPS Systems
Network Address Translation
An Introduction to Local Area Networks
Ethernet and LAN - Ethernet Operations
Ethernet and LAN - Network Devices
Introduction to Basic Network Routing
Layer 2 and Layer 3 Network Addressing
Address Resolution Protocol
Routers and Routing Tables, Part 1
Routers and Routing Tables, Part 2
Routers and Routing Tables, Part 3
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Research of Network Vendor Training
Introduction to the TCP/IP Protocol Framework
Network Protocols over Ethernet and Local Area Networks
Basics of Routing and Switching, Network Packets and Structures
TCP/IP Framework

Basics of IP Addressing and the OSI Model
Welcome to the Basics of IP Addressing and the OSI Model
IP Addressing - The Basics of Binary
IP Address Structure and Network Classes
IP Protocol and Traffic Routing
Introduction to the IPv6 Address Schema
Application and Transport Protocols UDP and TCP, Part 1
Application and Transport Protocols UDP and TCP, Part 2
DNS and DHCP
Syslog Message Logging Protocol
Flows and Network Analysis
Port Mirroring and Promiscuous Mode
Next Generation Firewalls - Overview
NGFW and the OSI Model
NGFW Packet Flow Example and NGFW Comparisons
Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention Systems
High Availability and Clustering
Basics of IP Addressing
TCP/IP Layer 4, Transport Layer Overview
TCP/IP Layer 5, Application Layer Overview
Firewalls, Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention Systems
Clustering and High Availability Systems
Basics of IP Addressing and the OSI Model

Introduction to Databases
Welcome to Introduction to Databases
Data Source Types Part 1
Data Source Types Part 2
Data Model Types
Structured Data
Securing the Crown Jewels
Leveraging Security Industry Best Practices
Structured Data and Relational Databases
Anatomy of a Vulnerability Assessment Test Report
Securing Data Sources by Type
Securing Databases Wrap Up
Data Monitoring
Data Alerts
Data Activity Reporting
Attributes to Include in Logging
Failed Access Monitoring
Suspicious Access Events, Part 1
Suspicious Access Events, Part 2
Data Breach Feeds
Types of Data
Securing Databases
A Data Protection Solution Example, IBM Security Guardium Use Cases
Introduction to Databases

Deep Dive - Injection Vulnerability
Welcome to Deep Dive - Injection Vulnerability
Introduction to Injection Flaws
OS Command Injection Part 1
OS Command Injection Part 2
OS Command Injection Part 3
SQL Injection Part 1
SQL Injection Part 2
Other Types of Injection
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Additional Resources
Injection Vulnerability
SQL Injection
Deep Dive - Injection Vulnerability

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the latest network security and database vulnerabilities with this course on Coursera. Students have praised the comprehensive coverage of the materials and the engaging instructors. Overall, the course has received positive reviews from users.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course offers a comprehensive coverage of network security and database vulnerabilities.

Pros from User Reviews

The instructors are engaging and knowledgeable.
The course offers hands-on experience with real-world scenarios.
The course materials are well-organized and easy to follow.
The course provides valuable knowledge for professionals in the field.
The course offers a good balance between theory and practice.

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course too basic and not challenging enough.
The course requires a significant time commitment.
Some users found the course too technical and difficult to follow.
The course materials need to be updated to reflect the latest trends.
Some users found the course too expensive.

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