Secure enterprise network infrastructure

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Apply device placement, security zones and screened subnets to reduce the attack surface
Choose failure modes (fail-open vs fail-closed) and device attributes (active vs passive, inline vs tap/monitor) to meet a requirement
Place network appliances correctly: jump servers, proxy servers, IDS/IPS, load balancers and sensors

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Compare firewall types: web application firewall, UTM, next-generation firewall, and layer 4 vs layer 7 inspection

Select effective controls for a network diagram, including vendor and platform diversity (SY0-801)

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