Experiential Learning in module order

This page collects together all of the “experiences” associated with individual modules.

In this site, experiences represent “active” learning opportunities, as opposed to readings, which represent “passive” learning opportunities. In many courses, readings and experiences together constitute the “assignments”.

Module: Introduction

Notions on security

Identify and mitigate security threats

Problems

Notions on security (Solutions)

Identify and mitigate security threats

Solutions

Module: Practical Network Security

Network Reconnaissance

Identify active systems and sockets

Problems

Attack detection and prevention

Intrusion detection, attack surface reduction

Problems

Vulnerabilities

OS processes and services, vulnerability identification and validation

Problems

Perimeter defense

Network traffic analysis

Problems

Web of trust

System logs and digital certificates

Problems

Access control and authorization

Linux users and groups, software firewalls

Problems