Chapter 39

Network Security

Objectives

Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions:

  • What are foundational security concepts?

  • How do you configure access control?

  • What are the cybersecurity processes and procedures that protect systems?

  • What are the methods of mitigating malware?

  • How do firewalls operate to filter traffic and recommend endpoint security measures?

  • How do you configure basic wireless security on a home router (WPAx)?

Key Terms

This chapter uses the following key terms. You can find the definitions in the Glossary.

availability

confidentiality

firewall

integrity

malware

Introduction (39.0)

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