Networking Fundamentals 101 - Network Security Basics: Protect Your Systems Like a Pro!

🔗 Register for FREE Infosec Webcasts, Anti-casts & Summits – https://poweredbybhis.com 📚 Go deeper into networking with "Introduction to Networking" training on Antisyphon Training! https://learning.antisyphontraining.com/courses/introduction-to-networking-v1 In this Networking Fundamentals episode, Daniel Lowrie from Antisyphon Training breaks down the basics of network security—from strong password policies to Wi-Fi encryption and firewalls. Learn how to harden systems, patch vulnerabilities, use VPNs securely, and protect your home or business network. Daniel covers practical tips on password managers, multi-factor authentication (MFA), firmware updates, encryption protocols (TLS, HTTPS, WPA3), and essential defensive tools like IDS/IPS and unified threat management. Perfect for beginners and IT professionals looking to strengthen cybersecurity fundamentals. Chapters 00:00 - Intro - Network Security Basics 01:12 - Daniel’s Network Security Guide 01:36 - Strong Password Policy 03:27 - Password Generators 06:11 - Hardening 09:51 - Choose Encryption 12:24 - WiFi Security - MAC Filtering 14:58 - – BSSID Broadcast 17:25 - - Encryption Protocols 21:12 - More Advanced Security – Firewalls 22:36 - – VPN 23:46 - – IDS/IPS 24:14 - – UTM (Unified Threat Management) 🔗 View our Pay-What-You-Can Courses https://www.antisyphontraining.com/pay-what-you-can/   🔗 View the Antisyphon Course Catalog https://www.antisyphontraining.com/course-catalog/ 🔗 View Our Live Training Course Calendar https://www.antisyphontraining.com/training-calendar/   🔗 Register for Infosec Webcasts, Anti-casts & Summits https://poweredbybhis.com ///Antisyphon Socials Twitter: https://twitter.com/Antisy_Training Mastodon: https://infosec.exchange/@Antisy_Training LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/antisyphon-training Training Discord: https://discord.gg/antisyphon ///Antisyphon Training Pay What You Can: https://www.antisyphontraining.com/pay-what-you-can/ Live Training: https://www.antisyphontraining.com/training-calendar/ On Demand Training: https://www.antisyphontraining.com/on-demand-courses/ ///Antisyphon Shirts https://spearphish-general-store.myshopify.com/collections/antisyphon-training ///Educational Infosec Content Black Hills Infosec YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/blackhillsinformationsecurity Black Hills Infosec Blogs: https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com/blog/ Wild West Hackin' Fest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wildwesthackinfest Active Countermeasures YouTube: https://youtube.com/activecountermeasures ///Backdoors & Breaches - Incident Response Card Game Backdoors & Breaches: https://www.backdoorsandbreaches.com/ Play B&B Online: https://play.backdoorsandbreaches.com Join us at our hybrid WWHF conferences — https://wildwesthackinfest.com/ #bhis #antisyphon #infosec #CyberSecurity #training