To round out your skills in network administration, in this course, you'll explore network-security fundamentals like passwords, Layer 2 security, wireless security, and remote-access security. You'll also be introduced to automation and programmability as it pertains to making network administration more efficient and effective. Finally, you'll engage in troubleshooting for each of the prior areas of concern, ensuring that you can adequately address any networking problems that might arise.

CCNA: Network Security, Automation, and Troubleshooting

CCNA: Network Security, Automation, and Troubleshooting
This course is part of Cisco Implementation and Administration (CCNA 200-301) Specialization

Instructor: Bill Rosenthal
Access provided by ExxonMobil
What you'll learn
You will explore network security and the use of automation and programmability in network management. You'll also troubleshoot networking.
Skills you'll gain
- Network Routing
- Network Administration
- Hardware Troubleshooting
- Wireless Networks
- Remote Access Systems
- Network Architecture
- TCP/IP
- Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
- Local Area Networks
- IT Automation
- Network Security
- Software-Defined Networking
- Scripting
- Automation
- Computer Networking
- Network Troubleshooting
- Network Protocols
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A fundamental responsibility of almost every IT technician or administrator is to protect network users, devices, and data from security attacks. This lesson provides you with an introduction to network security on Cisco® networks.
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Today's networks are becoming increasingly more complex to manage and monitor. Technological advancements in automation, controller-based networking, and programming all help to address these complexities so that your network can provide the services that users need.
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No matter how carefully you plan and manage a network, there will be issues that affect network (and therefore, organizational) performance and operations. Identifying tools and guidelines for troubleshooting network issues can provide you with a body of knowledge that will prove invaluable to you in the field.
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