Network Security

Course Overview

Today's organizations are challenged with rapidly responding to immerging network security threats. Security personnel configure and monitor various network security threat mitigation measures, such as device hardening, intrusion prevention systems, and firewalls, to protect data assets and network systems from attack. The purpose of this course is to provide skills and knowledge in the field of network security. Learners in this course are exposed to the foundational knowledge required to respond to network security threats through various threat mitigation measures. 

The goals of this 70-hour course are as follows: 

• Provide an in-depth, theoretical understanding of network security 
• Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and support network security 
• Provide an experience-oriented course that employs industry-relevant instructional approaches to prepare students for entry-level jobs in the industry 
• Enable students to have significant hands-on interaction with IT equipment to prepare them for exams and career opportunities 

 

Requirements

The Network Security course is designed for students seeking career-oriented, entry-level network security skills. Target students include individuals enrolled in technology degree programs at institutions of higher education and IT professionals who want to pursue a career in the network security field.