Computer Networks
Network Fundamentals
Overview
Core concepts of computer networking and protocols
Learning Objectives
- Understand OSI model
- Master TCP/IP protocols
- Work with network layers
- Apply routing concepts
- Implement basic protocols
Learning Resources
CS144
Stanford's networking course
Stanford
Computer Networking
Comprehensive networking text
Kurose & Ross
Computer Networks
MIT's networking course
MIT OCW
Networking Academy
Hands-on networking
Cisco
RFC Archive
Protocol standards
IETF
Networking Basics
Practical networking guides
NetworkLessons
Network Simulator
Network simulation tool
GNS3
Computer Networks
Google's networking course
Coursera
CS168
Berkeley's networking
Berkeley
Protocol Analysis
Network protocol analyzer
Wireshark
Practical Applications
Network Administration
Network management
Example: Configuring network devices
Protocol Design
Communication protocols
Example: Implementing TCP/IP stack
Network Security
Secure communication
Example: Setting up firewalls
Practice Problems
- Design network topology
- Implement basic protocols
- Configure routing tables
- Analyze network traffic
Network Security
Overview
Security principles and practices in networking
Learning Objectives
- Understand cryptography
- Master security protocols
- Work with authentication
- Apply encryption methods
- Implement secure channels
Learning Resources
Network Security
CMU's security course
CMU
Security Guidelines
Security standards
NIST
Network Security
Security fundamentals
Udacity
Practical Cryptography
Applied cryptography
O'Reilly
Web Security
Web security academy
PortSwigger
Security Labs
Practical security
HackTheBox
Network Security
ETH's security course
ETH Zürich
Security Testing
Security framework
Metasploit
Crypto Library
Cryptography tools
OpenSSL
Security Essentials
Professional security
SANS
Practical Applications
Security Analysis
Vulnerability assessment
Example: Performing security audits
Cryptography
Secure communication
Example: Implementing SSL/TLS
Access Control
Authentication systems
Example: Building auth services
Practice Problems
- Implement encryption
- Design secure protocols
- Create authentication systems
- Analyze security threats
Modern Networking
Overview
Contemporary networking technologies and paradigms
Learning Objectives
- Understand SDN
- Master cloud networking
- Work with virtualization
- Apply container networking
- Implement microservices
Learning Resources
SDN
Software-defined networking
Stanford
Cloud Networking
AWS networking
AWS
Container Networking
Container network interface
Linux Foundation
Cloud Native
Modern infrastructure
O'Reilly
Network Policies
Container orchestration
Kubernetes
Cloud Networking
GCP networking
Google Cloud
Container Networks
Docker networking
Docker
Service Mesh
Microservice networking
Istio
Azure Networking
Cloud infrastructure
Microsoft
Interactive Learning
Hands-on networking
Katacoda
Practical Applications
Cloud Infrastructure
Cloud networking
Example: Designing cloud architecture
Container Orchestration
Container networking
Example: Kubernetes networking setup
Service Mesh
Microservice communication
Example: Implementing service mesh
Practice Problems
- Design cloud networks
- Implement container networking
- Create service mesh
- Configure SDN