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Advanced Cybersecurity

Lesson 3.4 Private Networks

Description

In this lesson, students will build on their knowledge of networks and consider how to ensure the perimeter of a network is secure. Students will learn about different devices that can be used to secure a company’s intranet from the internet as well as ways to enable remote access to the intranet.


Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Secure a basic wireless network using multiple devices: DMZ, NAT, MAC filtering, firewall
  • Identify different network topologies
  • Explain the difference between the intranet and the internet
  • Explain how VPNs can be used to remotely access a company’s intranet