Lesson 1 - What is a Network Packet Broker?

Introduces the concept of an NPB, which is a device that can be used to capture and analyze network traffic. NPBs can be used to monitor networks for malicious activity, troubleshoot network problems, and collect network data for analysis. They can also be used to load balance traffic and improve network performance.

Lesson 2 - What is a Bypass Switch?

Introduces the concept of a bypass switch, which is a device that can be used to connect two network segments together without affecting the traffic on either segment. This can be useful for troubleshooting network problems or for bypassing a security device. Bypass switches can be used to troubleshoot network problems, improve network performance, and bypass security devices.

Lesson 3 - What is Active Monitoring?

The concept of active monitoring and discusses the benefits and challenges of using this approach. The lesson provides an overview of the different types of active monitoring tools and techniques.

Lesson 4 - What is Inline Security?

Inline security is a type of security that inspects and/or modifies all traffic that flows through it. It can be used to protect against a wide variety of threats, including malware, intrusions, and data exfiltration. However, it can introduce latency into the network and be disruptive to network traffic.

Lesson 5 - How does Edge Computing Affect Your Network?

Edge computing is a distributed computing paradigm that brings computation and storage closer to the end user. This can improve performance and reduce latency, but it also introduces new security challenges. For example, edge devices may be more vulnerable to attack, and data may be stored in multiple locations, making it more difficult to protect.

Lesson 6 - How Do You Access Network Data?

The different ways to access network data, including network taps, span ports, and packet capture tools. Network taps and span ports are hardware devices that can be used to copy network traffic to a separate port, while packet capture tools are software applications that can be used to capture and analyze network traffic. The choice of which method to use will depend on the specific needs of the organization.

Lesson 7 - How Do You Access Cloud Data?

The different ways to access cloud data, including direct access, indirect access, and hybrid access, the benefits and challenges of each approach.

Lesson 8 - What is Ransomware and How Do You Stop It?

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's data and demands a ransom payment in order to decrypt it. Learn the different types of ransomware, how it works, and how to protect against it.

Lesson 9 - What is SSL/TLS Decryption?

The process of SSL/TLS decryption, which is the process of breaking the encryption used by SSL/TLS protocols to secure network traffic. This can be used to inspect the contents of network traffic, such as to identify malicious activity or to collect data for analysis.

Lesson 10 - How Can You Reduce SecOps Alert Fatigue?

The challenge of secOps alert fatigue, which is the phenomenon of security analysts becoming desensitized to alerts and failing to take action on them. This can lead to missed threats and security incidents.