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Network Security

This course develops fundamental network security skills necessary to build, test and deploy a secure network. Access control, identity management and cryptography will also be covered. The course will offer a balance of lecture and lab experience. The course will follow elements of the Comp TIA Security+ professional certification exam. Course is offered in the fall semester.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
3 - Advanced
Course Catalog Number
CNS 2228
Course Prerequisites

CNS 1232 Window Server, CNS 1234 Linux Networking and CNS 1221 Network Router Technology. Students will be required to pass a criminal background check.

Training Purpose
Skill Development
Specific Audience
General Public
Delivery Method
Classroom
Course Location

468 N Ken Gray Parkway
Ina, IL 62846

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Learning Objectives

  • Demonstrate the ability to monitor the network infrastructure
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify network security threats
  • Demonstrate the ability to secure network communications
  • Demonstrate the ability to secure an 802.11 wireless network
  • Demonstrate the ability to create a security / disaster plan

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 Defense Analysis

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.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.

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