Security for Cable and DSL

CS 182.51: Security for Cable and DSL Home Networks

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Associate Instructor, Computer Studies Department
Santa Rosa Junior College, California

Page last updated 10 November, 2010.

Welcome to the Security for Cable & DSL course! Your instructor also broadcasts this course live online from the classroom (see below), and will later put recordings of the lectures on the course web page.

Cell phone ringer off: In the classroom, please set your cell phone so it doesn't ring, or turn it off. Thanks!

Syllabus

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	Santa Rosa Section 0493 Oct 30 & Nov 6
Your CATE Student Check-In: If you haven't done so already, set up your CATE system (Center for Advanced Technology in Education) user name and CATE password to add yourself to the electronic class roster. You'll need it to reach the course material.	Check-in
Through CATE, you may connect to the live class session online, via the CCC Confer/Elluminate service. For directions, please see the Online Lecture Guide. · Includes Closed Captioning transcripts ("[CC]" button)	Live Online Session Recorded Lecture Session 10-30 (4.2 hours) New: Recorded Lecture Session 11-06 (4.2 hours)
Change CATE Password or E-mail: You can change your CATE password and e-mail address, but not your user name.	Password/E-mail
Gradebook: After the course ends, your scores will appear in your online Gradebook. Log in with your CATE user name and password.	Gradebook

MSDNAA: Free Microsoft Software for Students

Basic Single-Computer Security (Enter your CATE user name & password)
- Security Components
  - Combination Internet security suites
  - The Essential Components:
    - Firewall Software
    - Antivirus Software
    - Anti-Spyware
    - Operating System Updates
  - Rootkit Protection
  - Clickjacking
  - The Limited User Account option
- Internet Connections
  - Direct network adapter connection to cable or DSL modem
  - Dial-up modem connection
  - Other Connection Alternatives
  - Multiple-modem dialup
- Internet TCP/IP addressing
  - IP (Internet Protocol) address
- Test your Internet connection

Home and Small Office Network Security (Enter your CATE user name & password)
Internet Connection Sharing
Cable/DSL router or access point
Network Address Translation (NAT)
- Public vs. Private IP Addresses
- NAT's simple firewall function
Port forwarding
Wireless networks
- Are you on the map?
- 5 Common Wi-Fi Security Mistakes
- Demonstration with Windows XP notebook computer & Linksys hardware
- Secure wireless setup
  - Wireless Router setup
  - Wireless Security Types
    - WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
    - WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
    - WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2)
  - Wireless Computer setup
  - How to Enhance and Secure Your Wi-Fi Network
Conclusion

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