Thread by @caljhud

Network Security is hard!

I’ve pulled together a list of essentials for Beginners in #CyberSecurity.

Give me 3 minutes and I’ll break things down for you 👇

1/9 🔒 Network security is a complex field with numerous aspects to consider. If you're starting your journey in cybersecurity, here are key areas to explore further. Let's dive deeper into network security! #NetworkSecurity #InfoSec

2/9 🌐 Network segmentation is crucial for protecting sensitive data. Learn about strategies like virtual LANs (VLANs) and network zoning. Understand how segregating network resources and implementing access controls help mitigate the impact of potential breaches.

3/9 🛡️ Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) are critical tools for network defence. Dig deeper into their functionality, detection techniques, and how they safeguard networks by detecting and blocking malicious activities and attacks.

4/9 🔒 Secure Remote Access is vital for remote workers and businesses. Explore Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and their encryption protocols. Learn about two-factor authentication (2FA) for VPN access and best practices for securing remote connections.

5/9 📶 Wi-Fi security extends beyond encryption. Study topics like Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3), captive portals, MAC address filtering, and Wi-Fi security protocols like EAP-TLS. Gain insights into secure Wi-Fi configurations, including strong passwords and regular audits.

6/9 🛡️ Network Monitoring and Logging are essential for identifying security incidents. Delve into Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools and log analysis techniques. Understand how to detect and respond to suspicious activities and emerging threats.

7/9 ⚠️ Secure DNS (Domain Name System) is crucial to prevent DNS-based attacks. Learn about DNSSEC (DNS Security Extensions) and its role in authenticating DNS responses. Explore DNS filtering and DNS tunneling detection techniques for enhanced network security.

8/9 🌐 Network Access Control (NAC) systems ensure that only authorised devices and users can access the network. Study NAC solutions, such as 802.1X authentication, network profiling, and posture assessment. Understand how it helps enforce policies to prevent unauthorised access

9/9 🆙 Continuous learning is key in network security. Explore advanced topics like network forensics, vulnerability scanning, threat intelligence, and secure network architecture design. After you build up years experience you can push for advanced certs like CISSP to build cred

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