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Networking models

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Transmission control protocol and internet protocol (TCP/IP)
Open systems interconnection (OSI)

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The four layers of the TCP/IP model

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Network interface
Network
Transport
Application

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The seven layers of the OSI model

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  1. Physical
  2. Data link
  3. Network
  4. Transport
  5. Session
  6. Presentation
  7. Application
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What is the role of the network interface layer of the TCP/IP model?

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Contains the physical cabling or the wireless spectrum

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What is the role of the network layer of the TCP/IP model?

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Where the internet protocol (IP) and the internet control message protocol (ICMP) run?

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What is the role of the transport layer of the TCP/IP model?

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Ensures data is delivered to the correct application. Data transfer is done through TCP or user datagram protocol (UDP). TCP resends messages if not delivered, UDP does not. This makes UDP better for audio streaming.

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What is the role of the application layer of the TCP/IP model?

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Handles communication protocols between nodes

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What is the role of the physical layer of the OSI model?

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Contains cabling and connectors. Establishes how a signal crosses a wire and/or the airwaves.

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What is the role of the data link layer of the OSI model?

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Includes your network card which has the media access control (MAC) address. Functions like a bridge.

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What is the role of the network layer of the OSI model?

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Where the internet protocol (IP) and the internet control message protocol (ICMP) run

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What is the role of the transport layer of the OSI model?

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Ensures data is delivered to the correct application. Data transfer is done through TCP or user datagram protocol (UDP). TCP resends messages if not delivered while UDP does not.

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What is the role of the session layer of the OSI model?

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Establishes the session and ensures end to end functionality

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What is the role of the presentation layer of the OSI model?

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Data encryption

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What is the role of the application layer of the OSI model?

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Communication protocols

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Switch

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A second layer (data link) device that keeps traffic between the source and destination parts from interfering with other devices in the network.

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Router

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A third layer (network) device that can connect your home network to the internet, or for businesses, your web server to your database server.

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Firewalls

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Can operate between the second and 7th layers. Firewalls are like filters between layers in order to prevent malware from getting through.

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Modems

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Allows computers to transport digital information over analog lines.
First and second layer device

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Bridge

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A layer two device similar to a router but instead forwards messages without analyzing.

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Repeater

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A layer one device used to strengthen weakened signals

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Hub

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A layer one device that connects the router to the network, takes data packets from routers and sends them to all connected networks

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What are the four main types of cables?

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Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
Shielded twisted pair (STP)
Fiber optic
Coaxial

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Why are fiber optic cables preferred in the modern age?

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Fiber optic cables use light instead of electrical signals which makes them more durable and secure. Data is transferred digitally, which reduces time needed to translate.

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Coaxial cable

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Copper cables with a metal shield intended to block signal interference. Mainly used today for television

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Crossover

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Used to connect two devices at the same time

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Patch

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Used to connect a device to a wall outlet

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UTP connector types

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RJ11: supports two pairs of wires typically used in telephones
RJ45: an end connector that is typically used with ethernet cables. Four pairs instead of two

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Fiber optic connector types

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Straight tip (ST): used with multi-mode cables till mid 2000s
Lucent (LC): most common in corporate data centers today

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Sudo

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Allows for super user access so a user can run commands as an administrator

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ifconfig

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Shows how interfaces are set up in a machine

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route

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Defines the path a data packet takes between networks

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ping

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Verifies connectivity and latency

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nslookup/dig

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Helps resolve a name associated with an IP address

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traceroute/tracert

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Finds the route a packet takes

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whois

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Finds out who owns a domain and more information about the domain such as registry information and organization information

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tracepath

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Similar to tracert but can be used by any user, not just admins

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ipconfig

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Provides the user with information about each network adapter

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ARP

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Displays the IP to physical (MAC) address mappings

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netstat

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Displays information about active ports and their state

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scp

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Securely copies files between servers

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ftp

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Copies files from one host to another unencrypted

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tftp

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Transfers files from a client to server or vice versa

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finger

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Displays information about users (Linux)

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nmap

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Scans Network for hosts and open ports

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tcpdump

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Displays TCP/IP packets transmitted over network

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telnet/ssh

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Allows a user to manage accounts and devices remotely. SSH is encrypted while telnet is not

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Personal area network (PAN)

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Connects personal devices within 20 to 30 m

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Local area network (LAN)

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Uses a router or switch to manage traffic.Works for single buildings

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Campus area network (CAN)

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Works for multiple buildings. Connects LANs to create a CAN

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Metropolitan area Network (MAN)

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City-wide network

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Storage area network (SAN)

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A LAN used for storage to reduce interference from normal LAN traffic

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Wide area network (WAN)

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In principal has no limits on coverage

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Client – server

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Involves a server with the data and information and a machine that needs access to that data

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Peer-to-peer

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Each machine on the network can act as both server and client

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Bus network topology

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Commo in early networking. The ends of the cable are terminators which absorb stray electrical signals without these signal reflection occurs.

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Star Network Topology

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Most common type for LANs

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Centralization

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Nearly all computing and network power is centralized in a large data center, machines accessing that data are referred to as “dumb terminals”

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Decentralization

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Can eliminate the need for a central data center. Microcomputers made this possible.Challenges include proper backup files, local security and incompatibility between files for users. Benefits include the ability to operate without a network connection and computers that do not rely on each other.

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Virtualization

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The technique of converting a hardware-based resource in two software. Virtualization allows for deploying new devices quickly without physical installation, separating applications from single points of failure (SPoFs) and on demand resource allocation.

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Hypervisor

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A special type of software that creates virtual hardware for devices

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Type 1 hypervisors

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Operating systems that have complete access to the physical hardware administrators use a web browser to access.

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Type 2 hypervisors

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Applications that must compete for resources with other applications

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Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)

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The cloud service provider manages the underlying infrastructure, but the client controls the operating system and virtual machines

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Platform as a service (PaaS)

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Service provider offers the platform on which to build the code on. The client controls the applications.

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Software as a service (SaaS)

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The cloud provider runs the entire physical infrastructure including virtual machines, operating systems, middleware, and applications

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Private cloud

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Equipment is hosted on or off premises in which the company/cliet has complete control/ownership of equipment.

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Public cloud

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Cloud provider is responsible for the hardware and infrastructure instead of the client

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Community cloud

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Data centers jointly owned and operated by the tenants

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Hybrid cloud

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Combination of private and public clouds that require a dedicated connection between them

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Multi-cloud

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The concept of leveraging the services of multiple public cloud providers

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Asset

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A person, device, location, or information that security operations aims to protect from attacks.

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Attack

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An action taken by a threat that exploits a vulnerability that attempts to either block authorized access to an asset or to gain unauthorized access to an asset.

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Risk

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The potential of a threat to exploit a vulnerability via an attack

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SecOps

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IT security operations; a discipline within IT responsible for protecting assets by reducing risk

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Threat

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Something or someone that can exploit a vulnerability to attack an asset

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Vulnerability

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A weakness in software, hardware facilities or humans that can be exploited by a threat

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