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Network Security Basics

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Overview

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This course will explain the basic concepts of network security including describing different types of network attacks, methods of detecting them, as well as mitigation techniques.

IT network attacks have become so common, IT organizations can no longer ignore their significance. Understanding IT security and preventing attacks is very important. In this course, Network Security Basics, you will get a very basic introduction to IT attacks as well as how to detect and prevent them. First we will describe basic security concepts, explaining threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits. Next we will compare common attacks and then discuss some mitigation techniques. Then we will discuss the security implications of remote access into corporate networks and wrap up the course by discussing the physical security needs of an organization. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills of network monitoring and documentation to understand how enterprise IT maintains IT infrastructure for optimum performance.

Syllabus

  • Course Overview 2mins
  • IT Security Concepts 30mins
  • Authentication Methods 15mins
  • Security Assessments 25mins
  • Common Network Attacks 18mins
  • Network Hardening Techniques 28mins
  • Wireless Security 20mins
  • Remote Access and Security 28mins
  • Physical Security 8mins

Taught by

Ross Bagurdes

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