Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing

Overview

This course forms part of a series of courses that offers a good starting point for a career in cybersecurity. It will help you gain knowledge and skills related to networking and cloud computing and get you one step closer to the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate, which requires no degree or prior experience. After completing this course you’ll be able to: • Identify the main concepts of networking • Explain common network infrastructure and monitoring • Describe network security components, approaches, and mitigation • Define and explain key concepts of the cloud computing environment, virtual machines, and cloud services. This is also a great way to prepare for the Microsoft SC-900 exam. By passing the SC-900 exam, you’ll earn the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Certification.

Syllabus

Computer Networking

Discover the basics of computers, including hardware and operating systems. Learn where threats to cybersecurity can originate in the computing landscape, and gain a broad overview of how these threats can result in a security breach.

Network devices and protocols

Gain insights into devices found on their networks and the underlying architecture that allows these devices to communicate. Learn about various protocols as well as the ports to which they connect.

Network security

Expand upon your knowledge of networks by studying their operations in greater depth. Learn about the role of the server as the central point of the network. Additionally, investigate the role of the firewall in protecting the users.

Cloud computing and networking

Learn about Azure's functionalities and supplementary services and how to leverage them within a network. Gain insight into the digital transformation process for business enterprises from a networking perspective. Explore the cloud networking landscape, including virtualization, machine learning, AI, and various cloud services.

Networking and cloud computing

This Module details any Project specified for the course as well as the particulars of the assessment to be completed. This Module also provides a recap of the course learning aims and objectives. You are directed to reflect on this course's content and on the learning achieved and to consider the next steps in your learning journey.