ISC2

Network Security

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8 hours (approximately)
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8 quizzes

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

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Beginner level

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8 hours (approximately)
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There are 5 modules in this course

In this course, we will look at computer networking and securing the network. In today’s world, the internet connects nearly everyone and everything, and this is accomplished through networking. While most see computer networking as a positive, criminals routinely use the internet, and the networking protocols themselves, as weapons and tools to exploit vulnerabilities and for this reason we must do our best to secure 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.

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1 video1 reading

Throughout this module, we will focus on Network Concepts and Models.

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6 videos10 readings3 quizzes

Throughout this module, we will focus on Common Network Threats and Attacks.

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4 videos4 readings1 quiz

Throughout this module, we will focus on Network Security Infrastructure.

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3 videos17 readings3 quizzes

This module will test your knowledge on what you have learned throughout this course.

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2 videos2 readings1 quiz1 peer review

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(ISC)² Education & Training
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