📌 Summary
The LAN Security Using Switch Features course provides essential knowledge for securing Local Area Networks (LANs) by utilizing switch-level features. Topics include managing MAC addresses, implementing port security, defending against common network attacks, and enhancing security in VLANs.
📂 Certification Overview
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🏆 Certification: LAN Security Using Switch Features
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🎓 Issuing Organization: Department of Homeland Security
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📆 Date Earned: 12/28/2017
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📜 Certification Level: Intermediate
🎯 Key Learning Outcomes
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LAN Security Vulnerabilities - Identify potential security risks in LAN configurations and best practices to mitigate them.
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Traffic and Host Control - Understand the methods to control traffic flows and monitor host security health on LANs.
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Defending Network Protocols - Learn to defend against attacks targeting STP, VLAN, and VTP configurations.
🚀 Skills Acquired
🛠 Core Skills
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Technical Skills: VLAN security, MAC and IP spoofing prevention, traffic flow control, host health monitoring
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Soft Skills: Network security analysis, risk management, decision-making in security configurations
💻 Tools and Technologies
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Switch Features - MAC address filtering, port security, authentication, VLAN configurations
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Network Access Control (NAC) - Frameworks for secure network access and connection point management
🗺 NICE Framework Domains
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Implementation and Operations
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Protection and Defense
📜 Certification Details
- Verification Link: LAN Security Using Switch Features