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.
Managing Network Security
Managing Network Security
This course is part of Managing Cybersecurity Specialization
Instructors: Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
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No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
2 weeks at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
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
Skills you'll gain
- TCP/IP
- Threat Detection
- Cloud Security
- Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
- General Networking
- Security Awareness
- Cyber Security Assessment
- Network Monitoring
- Computer Networking
- Security Management
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Cloud Computing
- System Monitoring
- Cybersecurity
- Firewall
- Wireless Networks
- Network Administration
- Network Protocols
- Network Security
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
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Assessments
27 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Managing Cybersecurity Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course
This is an overview of the learning objectives for the course.
What's included
1 video2 readings
Learning objectives for the module.
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8 videos7 assignments
Learning objectives for the module on Cybersecurity Technology Administration
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7 videos1 reading6 assignments
Learning objectives for Wireless and Cloud Networks
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TR
4
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2021
A fairly good job of covering all the different topics that fall under Network Security with out getting too complicated
MT
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Reviewed on 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
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Reviewed on Sep 11, 2020
I learned a lot reagarding Network Security. Thanks!
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