• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

Discover how to implement secure architectures and controls for communication and network security. In this course, you will learn about secure design principles for networks, secure network components, OSI TCP/IP models, multilayer and converged protocols. Other topics covered include the following: signal transmission media, Network Admission Control (NAC) endpoint security, content-distribution networks, unified communications, wireless networking, remote access technology, and virtualized network security. As you conclude, there will be a review exercise, where you will list four security architecture principles, name three common security components of network switches, list three types of proxies, name four features of unified communications, and list five SIEM system features.

Learning Objectives

{"identify secure design principles for networking"}

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

  • Cyber Operational Planning
  • Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Executive Cyber Leadership
  • Systems Analysis
  • Systems Development
  • Threat Analysis
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management

Feedback

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