Security Fundamentals (15%)

Notes on foundational security concepts: threats/vulnerabilities, access control, password policy, VPNs, ACLs, Layer 2 security features, AAA, and wireless security.

Topics

• Key security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, mitigation)
• Security program elements (user awareness, training, physical access control)
• Device access control using local passwords
• Security password policies (management, complexity)
• Remote access and site-to-site VPNs
• Access control lists
• Layer 2 security features (DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, port security)
• AAA (authentication, authorization, accounting) concepts
• Wireless security protocols (WPA, WPA2, WPA3)
• Configuring WLAN using WPA2 PSK

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