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Cyber Network Security
In the Cyber Network Security course, students will get an overview of key principles of cybersecurity and learn about different threats, regulations, and cybersecurity ethical considerations.
Course Overview
This course is designed for beginners who have little or no knowledge of network security but do have knowledge in basic network concepts. It will be assumed that the learners of this course have a firm basis in network terminology, an understanding of protocols and hardware devices, and a general idea of how information is sent through the network from one place to another. It is preferred the learners take the Network Concepts and Network Infrastructure sections of this course before moving on to this section.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Know and explain the foundational principles of cybersecurity and how everything done in network security can be traced back to those principles
- Understand the dangers which networks face every day
- Handle data, risk, and informational assets in a secure manner and know why these are critical applications
- Look at a network architecture and determine if the network is secure
- Understand how staying up to date in network security practices makes network security a lot easier
- Demonstrate abilities in securing hardware components to protect networks
- Be aware of why all parts of network security relate to each other and be aware of the consequences when there is a breakdown between the parts
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):
Work Roles
Feedback
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