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About the Course
This course provides a brief introduction to network architecture, operations, intrusion tactics, and security hardening. Learners will also be introduced to common network protocols and how systems use the TCP/IP model to communicate within a network. Learners will gain an understanding of network level vulnerabilities and how to secure a network against those vulnerabilities. Network security topics will include firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), system hardening, and virtual private networks.
By the end of this course, you will:
- Describe the structure of different computer networks.
- Illustrate how data is sent and received over a network.
- Recognize common network protocols.
- Identify common network security measures and protocols.
- Explain how to secure a network against intrusion tactics.
- Compare and contrast local networks to cloud computing.
- Explain the different types of system hardening techniques.
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TM
Feb 3, 2024
Even though it took a bit long to complete this network course, it was every insightful and as I've managed to get a little bit of knowledge about network and network security.
SD
Oct 13, 2024
it was amazing and all the concepts were simply explained . thank uh coursera for making it easier for me to understand these new topics to me in such a convient and simplified way
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By Saksham P
•Nov 2, 2025
double voice there in the video that was not fix