Solved: Fundamentals of Network Security

In this course, you will learn about network security and engage in hands-on labs that will build your knowledge and skills in testing and securing networks. We will begin our journey by identifying the fundamentals of network security and firewalls. 14.29 %1 of 7 topics complete Show data table for This chart displays the number of completed topics versus the total number of topics within module Module One.. List of Topics and Sub-Modules for Module One Module One: Fundamentals of Network Security Web Page Task: View this topic Read this information to get started on your module. Module Overview Web Page Task: View this topic Read the module overview. 1-1 Discussion: Network Experience Discussion Topic Well done! You have contributed to the discussion Briefly introduce yourself. Then provide examples of network infrastructures you may have experience with and security components to secure these infrastructures. This could include your home network or security component(s) you run on your computer and network infrastructure to mitigate threats. Respond to at least two other peers in this topic by providing possible threats that impact their networks and recommending security component(s) that could mitigate said threats using course resources and your own research. To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric document. 1-2 Technology Access: Accessing and Navigating Your Labs (Non-graded) Web Page Task: View this topic Your labs are important opportunities for you to build your knowledge and skills in network security. After you have used your access code to create an account, refer to the following document for details on how to access the labs for this course: Accessing and Navigating InfoSec Labs. The recommended browser is Google Chrome. 1-3 Lab 1: Configuring a Linux-Based Firewall to Allow Incoming and Outgoing Traffic Assignment Task: Submit to complete this assignment A firewall is typically one of the tools for securing the network. In your first lab, you will have the opportunity to test a current firewall and use tools from the field to look for vulnerabilities in the firewall. Review this visual aid and your lab guidelines and rubric document to walk through tips for how to engage with your lab as well as the guidelines for how you will be scored on your lab activities. IMPORTANT: Each lab has a time limit and must be completed in one sitting. Labs cannot be paused or saved and later resumed. The time limit is displayed at the top of the lab screen. Once time expires, your lab environment will be reset and all information within the lab will be lost. To take a screenshot with Windows, use the Snipping Tool. To take a screenshot on a Mac, use Command + Shift + 4. Log in to InfoSec and complete Lab 1: Configuring a Linux-Based Firewall to Allow Incoming and Outgoing Traffic. The directions for each lab are included in the lab environment. For each lab, you will be completing a lab worksheet on which you will answer questions about your experience in the lab and submit screenshots of the laboratory results as evidence of your findings. Each lab begins with a broad overview of the topic being covered in the lab, and then you will progress through each section of the lab. Within each section, you will be asked to submit a screenshot of your results. The specific step that requires a screenshot is noted in the individual rubric for each lab. When you reach the step indicated in the rubric, take a screenshot of it and paste it into the appropriate section of your lab worksheet. There may be multiple screenshots required. Carefully read and follow the prompt provided in the rubric for each lab. To complete this assignment, review the following documents: Lab 1 Guidelines and Rubric Lab Worksheet Template Make sure to save your worksheet and upload it for grading.