CPSC 6128 - Network Security - Midterm Test Study Guide

Study Material

Chapters 1-6 of Corporate Computer and Network Security by Panko

Material from e-library, assignments and discussions

Test Format (Take-home exam, Available February 24, 2006 - Due March 2, 2006 , 11:55 p.m. EST)
Six (6) Discussion Questions (choose five) (20 points each)

Specifically Study

• Types of Attackers
• Types of Attacks
• Security Management
• Access Control
  • Password Policy
  • Physical Security
  • Biometric Authenitication
• Wireless Security
• TCP/IP Standards
• TCP/IP & OSI Layers
• Systems Pentetration Attacks
• DoS Attacks
• Malware Attacks
• Firewalls
• Host Security
  • Installation & Patching
  • Turning Off Unnecessary Services
  • Managing Users and Groups
  • Managing Permissions