Network Defense Essentials covers the fundamental concepts of information security and network defense. This introductory cybersecurity course is designed for today's entry-level information security or cybersecurity careers and is ideal for learners aspiring to pursue a career in cybersecurity.
This course is part of the Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals Specialization
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Fundamental concepts of network security
Wireless network fundamentals, types of wireless encryption, and security measures
Identification, authentication, and authorization
Cryptography techniques, cryptographic algorithms, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Flexible deadlines
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Includes hands on learning projects.
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Beginner Level
Approx. 31 hours to complete
English
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Module 01: Network Security Fundamentals
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 82 min)
2 hours to complete
Module 02: Identification, Authentication, and Authorization
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 42 min)
3 hours to complete
Module 03: Network Security Controls - Administrative Controls
3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 82 min)
3 hours to complete
Module 04: Network Security Controls - Physical Controls
3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 87 min)
5 hours to complete
Module 05: Network Security Controls - Technical Controls
5 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 195 min)
3 hours to complete
Module 06: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 89 min)
2 hours to complete
Module 07: Wireless Network Security
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 54 min)
2 hours to complete
Module 08: Mobile Device Security
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 45 min)
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