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Network Defense and Countermeasures
This chapter, as well as the entire textbook, refreshes the students' understanding of basic networking concepts and provides an overview of the actual threats posed to a network. It also gives a high-level overview of the entire book, introduces topics, and refers to other chapters with more detailed information on specific topics. This chapter introduces students to some important security-related terms used by networking professionals and hackers, and lists resources of information on network security. The major sections in this chapter are 1. The Basics of a Network. Recaps the basics of network structure and data transmission, and relates these concepts to security 2. Assessing Likely Threats to the Network. Describes the three most common threats to networks: malware, intrusions, and denial of service attacks 3. Understanding Security Terminology. Presents common security-related terms used by network security experts and hackers 4. Approaching Network Security. Covers the three common approaches used in securing networks: a perimeter approach, a layered approach, and a hybrid approach 5. Network Security and the Law. Introduces some of the laws that govern how organizational data and networks must be protected
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Personnel Management for Emergency Services
Some important considerations to be successful in the class. Become knowledgeable of each subject highlighted in each assignment. Address each assignment in the role as a leader in your profession. Participate in required discussions. Submit quality papers and reports that are your original thoughts, observations, and conclusions. Quality papers are written according to APA guidelines and convey information that is understandable to the reader. Complete required assignments by respective due date. Join in scheduled meetings hosted by the instructor. Take some time to review the syllabus.