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# Computer Networking Checklist

## Computer Networking Check-list

#### Computer Networking Testing Checklist

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### 1. Network Basics

* **Understanding Network Topologies**\
  Familiarize with topologies like star, mesh, and bus.
* **Networking Protocols**\
  Learn core protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, etc.).
* **IP Addressing**\
  Differentiate between public, private, static, and dynamic IPs.
* **Subnetting Concepts**\
  Understand how to subnet networks and calculate subnets.
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### 2. Network Configuration

* **Router and Switch Basics**\
  Know how to configure basic router and switch settings.
* **DHCP Configuration**\
  Set up and secure DHCP servers to prevent spoofing.
* **Static Routing vs. Dynamic Routing**\
  Learn the differences and practical setups.
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### 3. Device Hardening

* **Device Firmware Updates**\
  Regularly update firmware to remedy vulnerabilities.
* **Access Control Lists (ACLs)**\
  Configure ACLs on routers/switches to limit access.
* **Change Default Credentials**\
  Ensure devices use strong, unique passwords.
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### 4. Wireless Security

* **WLAN Security Protocols**\
  Implement WPA2/WPA3, and disable WPS.
* **Wi-Fi Security Best Practices**\
  Change default SSID, use MAC address filtering, etc.
* **Rogue AP Detection**\
  Discover unauthorized access points within the network.
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### 5. Network Monitoring

* **Traffic Analysis Tools**\
  Use Wireshark or tcpdump for packet capturing and analysis.
* **Log Management**\
  Regularly review logs for anomalies.
* **Network Performance Monitoring**\
  Utilize tools to monitor bandwidth and latency.
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### 6. Vulnerability Assessment

* **Network Vulnerability Scanning**\
  Use tools like Nmap, Nessus, or OpenVAS to scan for vulnerabilities.
* **Penetration Testing Basics**\
  Understand the phases: reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation.
* **Common Attack Vectors**\
  Familiarize with DDoS, spoofing, man-in-the-middle (MitM), etc.
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### 7. Advanced Security Measures

* **Implementing VPN**\
  Configure VPN for secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity.
* **Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)**\
  Deploy and configure IDS/IPS for threat detection.
* **Zero Trust Principles**\
  Learn and apply zero trust model methodologies.
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### 8. Advanced Network Configuration

* **Dynamic Routing Protocols**\
  Implement protocols like OSPF, BGP, or EIGRP as needed.
* **Cloud Network Security**\
  Understand and secure cloud networking configurations (e.g., AWS, Azure).
* **Container Networking**\
  Secure multi-container networking and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
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#### Beginner to Advanced Topics

* Basic Network Troubleshooting:
  * Learn ping, traceroute, and nslookup commands.
* Advanced Network Forensics:
  * Analyze packet captures for signs of compromise or data exfiltration.
* Protocol Analysis:
  * Dive deeper into analyzing protocols such as ARP, DNS, and HTTP for vulnerabilities.
* Application Layer Security:
  * Evaluate web application firewalls (WAF) and perform SQL injection testing.
* IoT Security:
  * Assess and harden IoT devices connecting to the network.
* Physical Network Security:
  * Evaluate physical access controls and hardware configurations to prevent tampering.


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