National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Theoretical and practical aspects of security in computer networks, including wired and wireless networks. Subjects include: fundamental techniques and protocols used to insure secure communications, common attacks and defenses, and vulnerability assessment of network systems. Application and operationalization of network security technologies and techniques.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be knowledgeable of the practical elements of networks security and related design. They will be able to: Recognize design and analysis of network security architectures, protocols, and services in both wired and wireless networks; Identify network security standards, their functionality and limitations; Identify network attacks and analyze defense techniques against them.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Network Services
  • Systems Analysis
  • Cyber Defense Analysis
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.