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Course Description

This advanced course covers up-to-date methods to protect the network from security threats such as hackers and malicious code. Topics presented include routers versus firewalls, types and features of firewalls, and securing the network when multiple devices are connected. Virtual Private Networks are discussed, including hardware, software and examples. Students learn how monitoring traffic on the network helps identify unwanted and malicious traffic which helps protect the network and maximize performance. Methods of securing data are discussed, including data storage, back-up, archiving and imaging. Get peace of mind about the network by learning and implementing the valuable network security content presented here.

Students should be competent in computer networks, including configuration, device setup and connection, testing and troubleshooting.

- Define the methods to secure a network from hackers and malicious code

- Identify where security programs and devices should be placed

- Define how to implement network security for a secure and stable network

– Course Certificate of Completion
(Upon successful completion of Final Test)

User ID/Password - Upon registration, students are emailed (within 24 hours) a unique user ID and password along with instructions for accessing the course.

Note: 6% sales tax added for Michigan residents

Course Outline -

1. Introduction

2. Network Security Overview

• Importance of Network Security
• Identifying Security Vulnerabilities
• Types of Security Threats
• Network Areas to Secure
• Virtual Private Networks
• Traffic Monitoring

3. Securing the Network

• Overview
• Simple Routers vs. Firewalls
• Firewall Basic Functions
• Firewall Subscription Services
• Firewall Advance Functions
• Foreign Devices on the Network

4. Securing the Device

• Overview
• Operating System Updates
• Software Firewalls
• Virus Software
• Malware Software
• Remove Infections

5. Virtual Private Networks

• VPN Overview
• Hardware VPNs
• Software VPNs
• Examples of VPNs

6. Traffic Monitoring

• Reasons for Monitoring Traffic
• Identifying Malicious Traffic
• Examples of Malicious Traffic

7. Securing Data

• Storage
• Backup
• Archiving
• Imaging

8. Course Summary

FINAL TEST