Network and System Security
Modern organizations know that even the strongest systems can be vulnerable to cyberattacks. As a result, jobs in cybersecurity are rapidly expanding as companies look to secure their digital assets. This course will teach you how to secure those assets by identifying and fixing potential security vulnerabilities. By the end of the course, you will be able to identify and remedy common network and systems vulnerabilities.
Course Topics
Telecommunications and Networking Concepts
Understand how the internet works by exploring core networking concepts, such as the OSI model, routing and switching, and network traffic.
Network Infrastructure
Build a hardware-based understanding of networks through cabling, network configuration, storage, and virtualization.
Network Security Fundamentals
Before securing a network, understand the principles of standards and protocols, authentication, wireless network security and networking attacks.
SIEM Systems Utilization
Explore the use of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) for real-time analysis and monitoring of security alerts generated by network hardware and applications.
Encryption and Firewall Application
Gain practical knowledge on how to employ encryption and firewall technologies to protect network data transmissions, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity.
System Hardening Practices
Learn system hardening techniques to secure networks and systems against unauthorized access and minimize potential vulnerabilities.
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Disclosure
This course is delivered online through an institution of the Lower Cost Models Consortium (LCMC) that is different than your degree-granting institution that awards the academic credit for the course.
