Course Overview:
The course "IT Security Foundations: Network Security" is a comprehensive exploration into the fundamental principles and practices of securing computer networks. Aimed at both beginners and intermediate learners, this course delves into the essential concepts necessary to understand and implement network security measures effectively.
Content Quality:
The content is exceptionally well-structured, covering a wide range of topics from basic network architecture to advanced threat detection and prevention techniques. Each module builds upon the last, ensuring a gradual and thorough understanding of network security fundamentals. Topics include but are not limited to:
Network protocols and their vulnerabilities
Encryption methods and their application
Firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, and access control mechanisms
Threat modeling and risk assessment
Incident response and recovery strategies
Instructor Expertise:
The instructors demonstrate a deep understanding of the subject
IT Security Foundations: Network Security
With Lisa Bock
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Duration: 2h 43m
Skill level: Beginner
Released: 9/22/2022
Course details
Want to keep your interconnected systems and data safe? In this course, Lisa Bock covers network security and securing an organization's infrastructure. Lisa introduces security devices such as firewalls and honeypots. In addition, she reviews the importance of isolating networks with VLANS and NAT addressing, along with a review of common security protocols. She also provides overviews of how to protect clients with antivirus software, encrypt folders and files, implement software restriction policies, and secure your cloud services. Plus, she examines the often-overlooked topic of physical security, which includes securing a building's perimeter and the hardware within.
Skills you’ll gain
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Meet the instructor
Learner reviews
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Patrick Haynes
Patrick Haynes
IT Professional and Strategic Leader
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Akiko Iwama
Akiko Iwama
Senior Director, Head of Technology at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
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Christopher Douglas
Christopher Douglas
Service Delivery Lead at J&J
Contents
What’s included
- Practice while you learn 2 exercise files
- Test your knowledge 6 quizzes
- Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone
- Stay up to date Continuing Education Units