Networking & Security

ByEDUREX

Overview
Curriculum
Institution

In this course, we will look at computer networking and securing the network. We will review the basic components of a network, threats and attacks to the network, and learn how to protect them from attackers. Network security itself can be a specialty career within cybersecurity; however, all information security professionals need to understand how networks operate and are exploited to better secure them.

What you’ll learn

Recognize common networking terms and models.
Identify common protocols and ports and their secure counterparts.
Identify types of networks (cyber) threats and attacks.
Discuss common tools used to identify and prevent threats.
Identify common data center terminology.
Recognize common cloud service terminology.
Practice the terminology of and review network security concepts.

Requirements

Basic proficiency in the English language, numeracy and computer literacy.
Candidates must have access to either a computer or smartphone with internet connectivity.
Candidates must be equipped with quality webcam and headphones.