• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

In this course, students learn different methods of how to secure Local Area Networks (LANs) at the connectivity level. Topics include: monitoring MAC addresses and port security, limiting MAC & IP spoofing, controlling traffic flows, implementing and enhancing security in VLANs, enabling authentication on connection points, and determining host security health. Examples are used throughout to reinforce concepts

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the vulnerabilities and best practices in securing LAN connections
  • Understand the management and decision-making processes within the NAC Framework
  • Discuss methods of defending against attacks to STP, VLAN, and VTP switch configurations

Framework Connections