Securing TCP/IP

Secure TCP/IP with this course covering encryption, cryptographic hashes, identification and everything else you need to keep your connection safe.

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You understand TCP/IP and you’re making it work, and now it’s time to make sure it’s secure while it’s working. In this course, you’ll explore the fundamentals of TCP/IP security: symmetric and asymmetric encryption, cryptographic hashes, access control, single sign-on and more. You’ll look at certificates and trust (including certificate error scenarios) and familiarize yourself with the guard dog program for wired networks, Kerberos.

Course syllabus

Making TCP/IP SecureDuration: 4:25

Learn about the three core areas that provide security and access to TCP data to create a strong security program.

Symmetric EncryptionDuration: 5:32

In this episode, Mike explores the simplest type of encryption, symmetric encryption. Both parties have the same key to encrypt and decrypt.

Asymmetric EncryptionDuration: 3:19

In this episode, Mike describes encryption that uses public and private keys for encrypting and decrypting text.

Cryptographic HashesDuration: 4:56

In this episode, Mike demonstrates how hashes, such as MD5 and SHA-1, work.

IdentificationDuration: 12:11

In this episode, Mike explains the issues of proving that you are who you are.

Access ControlDuration: 4:20

In this episode, Mike dives into access control lists, describing the three levels of control commonly used in computing.

AAADuration: 4:59

Mike describes the primary tools for providing network authentication, authorization and accounting: notably RADIUS and TACACS+.

Kerberos/EAPDuration: 7:33

In this episode, Mike discusses two commonly used authentication mechanisms for remote connectivity: Kerberos and EAP.

Single Sign-OnDuration: 10:09

In this episode, Mike describes how to log in to one computer and gain access to many.

Certificates and TrustDuration: 13:51

In this episode, Mike explains certificates and how they are used to establish trust.

Certificate Error ScenariosDuration: 8:06

In this episode, Mike looks at issues that can arise when using certificates.

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Mike Meyers

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Mike Meyers, affectionately called the "Alpha Geek," is the industry's leading authority on CompTIA certifications. He is the president and co-founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a provider of PC and network repair seminars, books, videos and courseware for thousands of organizations throughout the world. Mike has been involved in the computer and network repair industry since 1987 as a technician, instructor, author, consultant and speaker. He has sold over a million IT and certification books, including the best-selling CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide and CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide. He has personally taught thousands of students, including U.S. senators, U.S. Supreme Court Justices, members of the United Nation, every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, many branches of the Department of Justice, hundreds of corporate clients and academic students at every level.

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