In this course, you’ll explore different types of network attacks and various tactics used to secure compromised network systems and devices. Malicious actors employ a variety of methods to exploit vulnerabilities in network infrastructure, and this requires security professionals to always stay aware of potential loopholes. Being aware of all the ways that networks are targeted is an important skill for a cybersecurity analyst.
Secure Against Network Intrusions
Secure Against Network Intrusions
This course is part of Google Network Security Specialization
Instructor: Google Career Certificates
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Describe network intrusion tactics.
Explain how to secure a network against intrusion tactics.
Investigate security breaches.
Troubleshoot basic network issues using appropriate tools and methods.
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Assessments
5 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
You will learn how network intrusion tactics can present a threat to networks. You will also learn why security professionals should constantly be on the lookout for potential vulnerabilities in network infrastructure to protect from malicious actors who use a range of techniques to attack these networks.
What's included
2 videos1 reading
You will learn different ways that networks are targeted and how it is an important skill for a cybersecurity analyst to be aware of these attacks.
What's included
1 video3 readings2 assignments
You will learn how malicious actors employ a variety of methods to exploit vulnerabilities in network infrastructure, and how it requires security professionals to always stay aware of potential loopholes.
What's included
2 videos2 readings2 assignments1 plugin
Review everything you’ve learned and take the final assessment.
What's included
1 reading1 assignment
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