In an era where 5G networks and edge computing revolutionize telecommunications infrastructure, securing distributed edge environments has become mission-critical for protecting public safety and economic stability. This comprehensive course equips network engineers and cybersecurity professionals with essential skills to secure emerging telecommunications edge technologies. Through hands-on labs using industry-standard tools like Wireshark, VirtualBox, and Nmap, you'll master network traffic analysis, implement Huawei's Edge Security Acceleration (ESA) architecture, and conduct professional vulnerability assessments. Real-world case studies including the Salt Typhoon telecommunications breaches demonstrate the urgent need for specialized edge security expertise. Learn to design comprehensive security frameworks that protect smart city infrastructure, emergency services, and critical IoT deployments.

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What you'll learn
Analyze emerging telecommunications technologies and assess their security implications for edge computing implementations.
Evaluate Huawei's Edge Security Acceleration (ESA) network architecture and design implementation strategies for telecom edge environments.
Implement comprehensive security frameworks and monitoring solutions for telecommunications edge infrastructure using industry-standard tools.
Skills you'll gain
- Infrastructure Security
- Threat Detection
- General Networking
- Network Analysis
- Network Security
- Emerging Technologies
- Continuous Monitoring
- Infrastructure Architecture
- Enterprise Architecture
- Network Architecture
- Telecommunications
- Cyber Security Assessment
- Virtualization
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Security Engineering
- Internet Of Things
- Security Strategy
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There are 3 modules in this course
Explore emerging telecommunications technologies and their security implications in edge computing environments. Students will analyze 5G networks, IoT integration, and network slicing while learning to identify security vulnerabilities using network traffic analysis. This foundational module establishes core concepts of edge computing in telecommunications and introduces the security challenges that arise from distributed network architectures.
What's included
4 videos2 readings1 peer review
Deep dive into Huawei's Edge Security Acceleration (ESA) network architecture and practical implementation strategies. Students will examine ESA's layered security services, explore virtualized edge infrastructure, and gain hands-on experience deploying edge security solutions in simulated environments. This module focuses on understanding how commercial edge security platforms operate and integrate with telecommunications infrastructure.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 peer review
Implement comprehensive security frameworks and monitoring solutions for telecommunications edge infrastructure. Students will perform vulnerability assessments, design security monitoring systems, and analyze emerging threats in edge computing. This module concludes with exploration of future trends in telecom edge security and strategic recommendations for next-generation implementations.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 assignment2 peer reviews
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