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
Access provided by Martin Luther Christian University
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4.7
(3,449 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
- Cybersecurity
- Wireless Networks
- TCP/IP
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Firewall
- Network Analysis
- General Networking
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Network Protocols
- Network Security
- Endpoint Detection and Response
- Endpoint Security
- Networking Hardware
- Information Systems Security
- Local Area Networks
- Network Routing
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
- Network Infrastructure
- Network Planning And Design
- Data Loss Prevention
Details to know
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Taught in English
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MG
5
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2020
HH
5
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2020
Comprehensive :) Was difficult and I'll need to come back because a lot went over my head, but overall satisfied :) Audio and subtitles could use some work 😅
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.
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