Day 1: Understanding the Network You Are Protecting

Understanding Network Components

• Distinguish basic routers and switches
• Understand wireless access point roles
• Know the firewall function
• Connect components with traffic flow

Recognizing Common Threats

• Use approved incident reporting channels
• Understand risks from malicious software
• Detect common identity impersonation attempts
• Recognize signs of compromised accounts

Applying Firewall Basics

• Understand allowed and blocked rules
• Restrict unnecessary network services
• Current basic firewall access rules
• Log important connection attempts

Day 2: Reducing Everyday Network Exposure

Securing Wireless Connections

• Use of modern wireless encryption
• Change default administration credentials
• Separate guest networks from production
• Disable unnecessary wireless features

Hardening Device Settings

• Remove unnecessary default accounts
• Disable services that are unused
• Enable automatic security updates
• Review essential protection settings

Reporting Incidents Promptly

• Assessment of information sharing risks
• Capture important initial information
• Report incidents without unnecessary delay
• Avoid handling incidents alone

• Test Understanding Network Components through an operational scenario
• Case review testing decisions involving Applying Firewall Basics
• Use a diagnostic exercise to uncover gaps in Hardening Device Settings
• Complete a mini-project producing a tool for Reporting Incidents Promptly