Principles of Computer Security Lab Manual, 4th Edition

Practice the Computer Security Skills You Need to Succeed!

• 40+ lab exercises challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies
• Step-by-step scenarios require you to think critically
• Lab analysis tests measure your understanding of lab results
• Lab analysis tests measure your understanding of lab results
• Key term quizzes help build your vocabulary

In this Lab Manual, you’ll practice

• Configuring workstation network connectivity
• Analyzing network communication
• Establishing secure network application communication using TCP/IP protocols
• Penetration testing with Nmap, metasploit, password cracking, Cobalt Strike, and other tools
• Defending against network application attacks, including SQL injection, web browser exploits, and email attacks
• Combatting Trojans, man-in-the-middle attacks, and steganography
• Hardening a host computer, using antivirus applications, and configuring firewalls
• Securing network communications with encryption, secure shell (SSH), secure copy (SCP), certificates, SSL, and IPsec
• Preparing for and detecting attacks
• Backing up and restoring data
• Handling digital forensics and incident response

Table of Contents

Part I Networking Basics: How Do Networks Work?
Chapter 1 Workstation Network Configuration And Connectivity
Chapter 2 Network Transports
Chapter 3 Network Applications

Part II Vulnerabilities And Threats: How Can Systems Be Compromised?
Chapter 4 Penetration Testing
Chapter 5 Attacks Against Applications
Chapter 6 More Attacks: Trojan Attacks, Mitm, Steganography

Part III Prevention: How Do You Prevent Harm To Networks?
Chapter 7 Hardening The Host Computer
Chapter 8 Securing Network Communications

Part IV Detection And Response: How Do You Detect And Respond To Attacks?
Chapter 9 Preparing For And Detecting Attacks
Chapter 10 Digital Forensics

Appendix Objectives Map: Comptia Security+™