Nmap Mind Map – General Security

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Nmap Mind MapFor those of you who don’t already know, Nmap is one killer application for network security. Commonly known as a port scanner, Nmap will check for the existence of open ports on the given target machines.

Nmap has a lot more than just simple port scanning techniques and supports all of the common stealth scanning techniques such as the XMAS scan, FIN scan, NULL scan, and the RST scan. This provides a tool that can provides results you can rely upon.

One other area of use for Nmap is OS detection. Based upon various results, Nmap can quite accurately detect what Operating System the target machine is running.

I have been using Nmap for about four years and have considerable experience with it. It is a command line tool but it does have a graphical user interface (GUI) for Linux, OS X, and also Windows.

What I have prepared here, is a Mind Map that provides background information and a refresher about the types of scans Nmap can perform as well as explanations on what command line switches are required in order to run the associated scans.

You can download the Mind Map HERE.

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CISSP Mind Map – Access Control Systems

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CISSP Access Control SystemsHot on the trail of the last Mind Map, I thought I would quickly add another.

This Mind Map is for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) examination. The CISSP is broken down into 10 domains which make up the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).

The Mind Map here is for the Access Control Systems and Methodology Domain, which is classed as the first domain in the CBK.

I passed the CISSP using these Mind Maps which I created and have just edited and updated. I also know of a few other people who I have provided these Mind Maps to who have passed the CISSP on the first attempt.

As before, I would love to hear your feedback on this new Mind Map from MindCert.com.

The Mind Map can be downloaded HERE.

Cisco IPsec Mind Map – Cisco CCIE Security and CCSP

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Thought it was time to show you all what this site is about. Here is the first of my Mind Maps brought to you on MindCert.com.

This Mind Map covers IPsec on Cisco devices and acts as a memory jogger utilzing the Mind Mapping techniques to bring together both sides of your brain. We will cover Mind Mapping techniques in much greater detail in the future but I thought it would be good to give you some examples of what this site is going to offer.

This Mind Map is relevant to the Security CCIE as well as the Cisco CCSP exams. Of course, all of these Mind Maps are also handy references for learning about a specific technology and there are a lot more to come.

The IPsec Mind Map can be downloaded HERE.

Please comment and let me know your thoughts about this.

Cisco Firewall Technologies – My Latest Book

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Cisco Firewall TechnologiesJust thought I would let you all know about the release of my latest book from Cisco Press.

This is the first “Short Cut” that I have done. These are like mini books that have a quick time to market so you can actually write about a current product.

This Short Cut covers firewall technologies from Cisco. The IOS Firewall, PIX, Firewall Services Module (FWSM) and Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) are all covered.

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Kick Off Post

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Well, hello and welcome to MindCert.com. This website and blog is brought to you by Andrew Mason, of Mason Technologies Limited.

The aim of MindCert.com is to combine my 15 years of experience in the IT Industry with my experience and research into study techniques and methods to help you make better use of your study and revision time. The ultimate aim is to help you pass your exams, to get ahead in life.

My main focus will be study techniques utilizing Mind Mapping as an advanced method to help you improve the power of your mind! We will also cover self development, motivation, and productivity to ensure you get the most out of the time you have.

I will be providing study mind maps for exams as well as more general mind maps for specific technology topics.

Today is the 1st of March 2007, I will be updating the About Us page on this site with information about myself and my achievements so be sure to check it out. I am also listing my publications on the Andrew’s Publications page so also please check these out to see what I have achieved.

I hope you enjoy what is going to come!