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Kennesaw State University

Managing Network Security

Almost every organization uses computer networks to share their information and to support their business operations. When we allow network access to data it is exposed to threats from inside and outside of the organization. This course examines the threats associated with using internal and external networks and how to manage the protection of information when it’s accessible via networks. In this course, a learner will be able to: ● Describe the threats to data from information communication technology (ICT) ● Identify the issues and practices associated with managing network security ● Identify the practices, tools, and methodologies associated with assessing network security ● Describe the components of an effective network security program

Status: Cloud Security
Status: Network Protocols
BeginnerCourse15 hours

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PK

Reviewed Oct 20, 2020

The course that I attended is an exelent one. This sessions helped me to learn more about cyber security

JK

Reviewed Feb 7, 2022

I will recommend this course for all biginners. Because the instructors give detailed expalnation. Thanks to the two Professors.

RS

Reviewed Oct 24, 2023

VERY INFORMATIVE AND WELL PRESENTED COURSE BY COURSERA.

RM

Reviewed Dec 16, 2024

It was pretty good but I see it needs hands on activities like configuring common services in a real system Raef Musaad

YM

Reviewed Aug 17, 2020

This course is very informative. Unfortunately (for me) is focuses on US regulations and not much on the rest of planet earth.

GS

Reviewed Jan 31, 2021

Excellent course. Valuable information. Thank you.

KK

Reviewed Mar 26, 2021

This was an excellent course. Great lecturers & the material is well explained. At the end, I gained an understanding of the different fundamentals surrounding network security.

MT

Reviewed Jul 15, 2025

This really helps in building a strong foundation for understanding network security, how it works, and what specialized fields I can choose.

EF

Reviewed Sep 11, 2020

I learned a lot reagarding Network Security. Thanks!

LB

Reviewed Sep 9, 2021

​thanks for this great platform i have learn alot from it.

MA

Reviewed Sep 29, 2020

I believe there is problem at the final quiz since two of the questions does not accept the correct answers as correct. Questions 1 and 30.

TR

Reviewed Jan 9, 2021

A fairly good job of covering all the different topics that fall under Network Security with out getting too complicated

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