Certified Network Security Practitioner( CNSP) Practice Sets

Note:** Decode this base64 string "Q05TUF9GUkVFXzA2" to get the code for the discount. Valid till June 27, 2026. Only 10 slots are available.**Exam Topics:The CNSP exam covers the following areas:Networking BasicsTCP/IP ProtocolsNetwork Discovery ProtocolsNetwork SecurityNetwork Architectures, Mapping, and Target IdentificationNetwork Scanning and FingerprintingTesting Network ServicesCryptography and SecurityCryptography FundamentalsActive Directory Security BasicsLinux and Windows Security BasicsCommon Vulnerabilities in Windows ServicesWeb and Database SecurityTesting Web Servers and FrameworksDatabase Security BasicsTLS Security BasicsPassword StorageMalware and Social EngineeringBasic Malware AnalysisSocial Engineering AttacksSecurity Tools and TechniquesNetwork Security Tools (e.g., Nmap, Wireshark)Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)The learning outcomes and objectives of the CNSP certification include:1. Networking Fundamentals and ProtocolsUnderstanding Network Architecture: Mastery of OSI and TCP/IP models.Infrastructure Components: Knowledge of routers, switches, hubs, and VLANs.Addressing and Services: Proficiency in IPv4/IPv6, DNS, DHCP, and ARP.2. Network Security and DefenseSecurity Mechanisms: Implementing firewalls, proxies, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.Securing Infrastructures: Designing and managing secure networks, including segmentation and hardening.Traffic Analysis: Analyzing network traffic to detect anomalies and suspicious activity.3. Vulnerability Analysis and TestingNetwork Scanning: Using tools like Nmap and Wireshark for network discovery, mapping, and fingerprinting.Vulnerability Assessment: Identifying, classifying, and mitigating vulnerabilities in systems and applications.OSINT Techniques: Utilizing Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) for reconnaissance (e.g., Shodan, DNS lookup).4. System and Application SecurityOperating System Security: Hardening Windows and Linux systems.Active Directory Security: Understanding basic attacks on Active Directory.Web and Database Security: Testing web servers, frameworks, and understanding database security basics.5. Cryptography and Threat ManagementCryptographic Principles: Applying symmetric/asymmetric encryption, hashing, salting, and TLS.Malware Analysis: Understanding basic malware types and analysis techniques.Social Engineering: Identifying and defending against social engineering attacks.Upon completing the certification, practitioners are expected to be able to:Identify and classify network attacks.Implement security best practices and defense-in-depth strategies.Respond to network-based security incidents.Manage security for cloud and virtual environments.Note:  These practice questions, in any case, are not an official practical question sets by "The SecOps Group". "The SecOps Group" does not provide questions sets but they do provide mock test. These questions are created based on the topics given in the outline by "The SecOps group".