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A 2.4 Network security

This section covers firewalls, vulnerabilities, countermeasures, and encryption. Firewalls protect networks by inspecting traffic. Common vulnerabilities include DDoS, malware, and SQL injection. Countermeasures involve complex passwords, email filtering, and VPNs. Encryption and digital certificates ensure secure connections Here are the lesson starters for A2.4. For more detail on how to use them go to the Lesson...

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