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Lecture 2 - Network Security Flashcards

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Basic Network Definition

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Set of devices connected together.

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Four points of network security

Hint: SAMS

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Scalability (grow in users)
Availability (continuous)
Manageability (Staff able to manage)
Security (Not after thought)

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Seven Domains of IT infra

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  • User
  • Workstation
  • LAN
  • LAN to WAN
  • WAN
  • Remote Access
  • System/App
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User domain

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Any individual associated with the org, with or without logins.

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User Domain Threats

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Social engineering/phishing

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Workstation domain

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Workstations/standalone systems and home computers.

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Workstation domain threats

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Malware, port scanning, default pass, unpatched OS

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LAN Domain

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Hosts on private LANs

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LAN to WAN Domain

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Routers/firewalls at LAN/WAN connection point

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2 LAN to WAN Domain threats

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Port scanning
DOS

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LAN to WAN Domain vulnerabilities

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Weak permeter security, default config, misconfig

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LAN to WAN domain risks

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Instability and malicious traffic

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Remote Access Domain

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Org resources via remote access

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Remote Access Domain Threats

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Malware, rogue access point

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Remote Access Domain vulnerabilities

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Unencrypted wireless, weak security controls

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Remote Access Domain Risks

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Compromise of remote sys results in org compromise

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WAN Domain

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Routers, switches and firewalls that ensure connectivity between LANs

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WAN Domain Threats (2 things)

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Eavesdropping, Unpredictable availability

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WAN domain Vulnerability

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DNS Poisoning

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WAN Domain Risks

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Attacks on DNS root, clear text traffic intercepted, disaster

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Sys/ App Domain

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Servers, apps, databases etc

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Sys/App domain Threats

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SQL injection, XSS, DoS

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Sys/App domain vulnerabilities

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Unpatched OS, misconfig, insecure code

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Sys/App Domain Risks

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Instability, Data loss, loss of function

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Network Analysis Steps

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  1. Create network baseline using Nmap/Zenmap
  2. Capture data at specific points on net
  3. Analyse captured data
  4. Investigate/resolve, update baseline,
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Security Controls 3 sections

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Physical
Procedural
Technical

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Physical Controls

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  • Door locks, guards etc
  • Fire detection and suppression, other environmental
  • Electrical grounding etc
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Procedural Controls

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  • Policies/procedures
  • Insurance
  • Background and financial checks
  • Data loss prevention
  • Awareness training
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Technical Controls

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  • Login ID
  • TImeouts
  • Logs and audit trails
  • Firewalls and routers
  • Encryption/Public Key Infrastructure

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