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Network Protocols for Security: 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.

Beginner
17m
(12)

Created by Brandon DeVault

Last Updated Sep 28, 2023

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Network Protocols for Security: 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.

Beginner
17m
(12)

Created by Brandon DeVault

Last Updated Sep 28, 2023

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What you'll learn

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.

Network Protocols for Security: DNS
Beginner
17m
(12)
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Brandon DeVault - Pluralsight course - Network Protocols for Security: DNS
Brandon DeVault
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Brandon is a Sr. Security Author at Pluralsight. Prior Experience with Elastic and FL Air National Guard includes threat hunting, security analytics, and incident response.

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