In this Network Security Fundamentals course you will gain an understanding of the fundamental tenants of network security and review the general concepts involved in maintaining a secure network computing environment. Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to describe general network security concepts and implement basic network security configuration techniques.
Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals
Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals
This course is part of Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Instructor: James Dalton
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11 hours to complete
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides the student with an understanding of the fundamental tenants of network security and covers the general concepts involved in maintaining a secure network computing environment. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to examine, describe general network security fundamentals and implement basic network security configuration techniques.
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1 video3 readings
The Connected Globe learning module examines network infrastructures, including device identity management and device configurations employed across a wide range of networks - from local area wireless to the Internet.
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5 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
The Physical, Logical and Virtual Addressing module evaluates the IP addressing and protocol standards used with local area networks and also to interconnect through the Internet.
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7 videos1 reading1 assignment
The Packet Encapsulation and Lifecycle module examines the data packet lifecycle. It focuses on different packet constructions and how transport layer protocols encapsulate data into frames for transmission across different network infrastructures. Wireshark is used to analyze packet captures.
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9 videos1 reading1 assignment
The Network and Endpoint Security Technologies module evaluates Network and Endpoint security technologies including encryption, certificate management and hashing.
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6 videos4 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
The Networking and Security Principles module explains the core security features included in a Next-Generation Firewall - NGFW. It explains the utilization of network baselines as a way of analyzing network performance.
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2 videos7 readings2 assignments
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Network security fundamentals bring all important assets to a network to light and how each are relied on in order for a network to operate properly.
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An excellent introduction to Networking, Network Security and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall Fundamentals.
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Recommended even to an individual with no prior knowledge to security like me. It is very helpful. And all important details are tackeled
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