National CAE Designated Institution
  • Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led
  • Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

This course provides a deep understanding of TCP/IP protocol suit and routing in the internet.

The course topics are:

  • Overview of TCP/IP
  • Basics of IP protocol
  • Basics of TCP protocol
  • Network Address Translation (NAT)
  • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
  • Internet Protocol Security (IPsec)
  • Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
  • Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
  • Domain Name Service (DNS)
  • IPv6
  • Concepts of routing (Bellman-Ford and Dijkstra algorithms)
  • Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
  • Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
  • Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP)
  • Enhance Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and
  • Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)

Learning Objectives

A deep understanding of TCP/IP protocol suit and routing in the internet.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) identified within the Specialty Areas listed below. Click to view Specialty Area details within the interactive National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.