In this comprehensive theoretical course, we will equip you with the knowledge and understanding of key concepts that form the foundation of a secure and resilient network infrastructure.
The “Network Security Fundamentals” course is designed to provide students with an introduction to core security concepts and skills necessary for the installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network devices to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices. This course is designed to provide you with a strong theoretical foundation in network security, ensuring you understand the principles that drive effective implementation.
Learning Objectives
- Explain network threats, mitigation techniques, and the basics of securing a network.
- Secure administrative access with AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting).
- Implement firewall technologies to secure the network perimeter.
- Configure IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) to mitigate attacks on the network.
- Describe LAN security considerations and implement endpoint and Layer 2 security features.
- Describe methods for implementing data confidentiality and integrity.
- Implement secure virtual private networks.
- Create and implement a comprehensive security policy based on the security needs of an enterprise.
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