Network Security Best Practices M1L7

 

M1L7 Brief

This self-study module focuses on understanding and implementing network security best practices, especially in cloud environments like AWS.

Videos

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2. Introduction to Network Security
3. Understand the basics of network security.

• Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ1cvwEvh44

1. AWS VPC Network Security
2. Learn how to implement security best practices in AWS VPCs, including Security Groups and NACLs.

• Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkksqUDlwJE

Readings

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2. Network Security Best Practices
3. Explore industry best practices for securing cloud networks and protecting data.

• Read the article: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/what-is-network-security.html

1. AWS Network Security
2. Learn how to secure your AWS VPCs and instances using services like Security Groups, NACLs, and VPC Endpoints.

• Read the article: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpc/latest/userguide/VPC_Security.html

Helpful Links (References)

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2. AWS CloudTrail and Amazon Detective
3. Understand how to use AWS CloudTrail and Amazon Detective to monitor and investigate network security events.

• Explore AWS CloudTrail: https://aws.amazon.com/cloudtrail/
• Explore Amazon Detective: https://aws.amazon.com/detective/

1. AWS Security Groups and NACLs
2. Learn how to configure and manage AWS Security Groups and Network ACLs for securing your VPCs.

• Read the guide: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpc/latest/userguide/VPC_Security.html