IBM
Network Security & Database Vulnerabilities
IBM

Network Security & Database Vulnerabilities

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17 hours (approximately)
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What you'll learn

  • Understand network basics around the TCP/IP and OSI Models.

  • Recount DNS, DHCP, Switching and Routing concepts.

  • Understand IP Addressing, Network Address Translation and Packet Sniffing.

  • Describe the structures and vulnerabilities of key databases for cybersecurity including SQL, Couch, Oracle and MongoDB.

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Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.7

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Beginner level
No prior experience required
17 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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There are 5 modules in this course

In this module, you will learn about the TCP/IP Framework, Ethernet and Lan Networks, and the basics around routing and switching. You will also learn about address translation and the basic differences between Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention Systems. Finally, you will learn about network packets.

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16 videos3 readings4 quizzes1 plugin

In this module, you will learn the basics of IP Addressing and how it affects the network traffic routing. You will about application and transport protocols. You will learn about firewalls and additional information in regards to Intrusion Detection and Intrusion prevention systems. Finally, you will learn the concepts of high availability and clustering.

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17 videos6 quizzes1 app item

In this module you will learn to define data source and model types as well as types of data. You will also review how to use best practices to secure your organizations data. Finally, you will get an in depth look at use cases around an example of a Data Protection solution, IBM Security Guardium.

What's included

18 videos1 reading4 quizzes2 app items

In this module you will hear an IBM Subject Matter expert discuss the common vulnerability of Injection. You will learn the basics around OS Command Injection and SQL Injection.

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IBM Skills Network Team
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