Course Highlights
  • Sought-after computer network and network security skills businesses need to protect the network and endpoint devices from unwanted intrusions.
  • How to apply organization policies to protect endpoint devices from attacks using firewall settings, and outbound and inbound rulesets.
  • Install, configure, apply patches and use cloud-based software to find, quarantine, and remove malware and for intrusion detection systems
  • Perform the tasks necessary to provide recommendations for network hardware devices, network security, and network monitoring and management
Curriculum

17 Topics
Course Introduction
Computer Networks: Networking Hardware Devices
Models Standards Protocols and Ports
Computer Networks: Wireless Networks and Standards
Protocol Table
Course Overview
Summary & Highlights 
Summary: Networking Fundamentals
Graded Quiz: Networking Fundamentals
Practice Quiz: Networking Fundamentals
Lab: Exploring Networking Ports and Protocols
[Optional] Design a network structure for the future
Reading: Helpful Tips for Course Completion
Activity: Identifying Wireless Network Technologies
Reading: Designing a Basic Network Structure
Lab: Designing a Basic Network Structure
Glossary: Networking Fundamentals

17 Topics
IP Addressing - The Basics of Binary
IP Address Structure and Network Classes
IP Protocol and Traffic Routing
Introduction to the IPv6 Address Schema
Basics of Network Routing
Layer 2 and Layer 3 Addressing
Address Resolution Protocol
Routers and Routing Tables Part 1
Routers and Routing Tables Part 2
Routers and Routing Tables Part 3
Summary: IP Addressing Routing and Switching
Graded Quiz: IP Addressing Routing and Switching
Practice Quiz: Basics of IP Addressing
Practice Quiz: Basics of Routing and Switching
IP Addressing and Subnet Masking
Lab: Securing a SOHO Network
Glossary: IP Addressing Routing and Switching

18 Topics
Application and Transport Protocols Part 1
Application and Transport Protocols Part 2
DNS and DHCP
DNS Filtering
Syslog Message Logging Protocol
Flows and Network Analysis
Port Mirroring and Promiscuous Mode
User Behavior Analysis
Summary: Network Protocols
Graded Quiz: Network Protocols
Practice Quiz: Transport Layer Overview
Practice Quiz: Application Layer Overview
Lab: Installing and Configuring DHCP
Lab: DNS Filtering
[Optional] Securing a High-Profile Corporate Network
Lab: Analyzing TCP and UDP Traffic with Wireshark
Lab: Protecting Endpoints with OpenEDR
Glossary: Network Protocols

20 Topics
Stateless Inspection
Stateful Inspection
Firewall Filters with Intrusion Systems
Using Your Microsoft Windows Lab Workspace
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems Compared
Network Address Translation
File Integrity Monitoring
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Network Access Control (NAC)
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Extended Detection and Response
Summary: Network Security Techniques
Graded Quiz: Network Security Techniques
Practice quiz: Firewall IDS and IPS
Practice Quiz: Network Access Control EDR and XDR
[Optional] Lab: Protocols and Ports in Windows Defender
Hands-on Lab: Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Lab: Configuring Firewalls in Microsoft Windows
Lab: Intrusion Detection System Activity
Glossary: Network Security Techniques

6 Topics
Course Summary
Final Project Overview
Congratulations and Next Steps
Thanks from the Course Team
Peer-Graded Final Assignment
Final Project: Network Design and Security Configuration

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