Very solid course. Quick overview about almost everything you need to know at the beginning. A lot of useful links with additional material to study. Thanks a lot for sharing the knowledge, indeed!
Computer Networks and Network Security
Computer Networks and Network Security
This course is part of multiple programs.
Instructors: IBM Skills Network Team
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4.7
(3,444 reviews)
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
Flexible schedule
1 hour to complete
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What you'll learn
Sought-after computer network and network security skills businesses need to protect the network and endpoint devices from unwanted intrusions.
How to apply organization policies to protect endpoint devices from attacks using firewall settings, and outbound and inbound rulesets.
Install, configure, apply patches and use cloud-based software to find, quarantine, and remove malware and for intrusion detection systems
Perform the tasks necessary to provide recommendations for network hardware devices, network security, and network monitoring and management
Skills you'll gain
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- General Networking
- Endpoint Security
- Network Security
- Wireless Networks
- Network Infrastructure
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
- Cybersecurity
- Network Routing
- Network Planning And Design
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Local Area Networks
- Networking Hardware
- Information Systems Security
- Endpoint Detection and Response
- Firewall
- Data Loss Prevention
- Network Analysis
- Network Protocols
- TCP/IP
Details to know
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MG
5
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2020
TD
5
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2021
the course was excellent. I think I have gained new knowledge and skills in this networking field and waiting to learn even more additional skills in this field.
FC
4
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2021
In general the course was ok.The network explanation and the injection part of the course was very good. A good explanation and presenters which spoke clearly.
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