In this course, you’ll practice creating network traffic to analyze how DNS queries and responses operate. When you're finished, you'll have a fundamental understanding on how to find anomalies within DNS.
In this course, you’ll practice creating network traffic to analyze how DNS queries and responses operate. When you're finished, you'll have a fundamental understanding on how to find anomalies within DNS.
Understanding how network protocols operate is an implied skill required to be successful in cyber security. In this course, Network Protocols for Security: DNS, you’ll learn to analyze DNS network traffic. First, you’ll explore a typical DNS request to understand how queries and responses operate. Next, you’ll modify the local hosts file to see one method where DNS can be taken advantage of. Finally, you’ll analyze a command and control conversation to gain further insight into malicious DNS conversations. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of DNS needed to find anomalies and malicious activity amongst network traffic.
OpenCourser helps millions of learners each year. People visit us to learn workspace skills, ace their exams, and nurture their curiosity.
Our extensive catalog contains over 50,000 courses and twice as many books. Browse by search, by topic, or even by career interests. We'll match you to the right resources quickly.
Find this site helpful? Tell a friend about us.
We're supported by our community of learners. When you purchase or subscribe to courses and programs or purchase books, we may earn a commission from our partners.
Your purchases help us maintain our catalog and keep our servers humming without ads.
Thank you for supporting OpenCourser.