This course forms part of a series of courses that offers a good starting point for a career in cybersecurity. It will help you gain knowledge and skills related to networking and cloud computing and get you one step closer to the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate, which requires no degree or prior experience.
Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing
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Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing
This course is part of Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate
Instructor: Microsoft
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Approx. 25 hours
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What you'll learn
How to set up a cloud computing environment, virtual machines and cloud services.
How to set up common network infrastructure and monitoring.
How to use network security components, approaches and mitigation.
How to produce a coherent expansion plan for a business enterprise to take advantage of cloud infrastructure.
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25 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
Discover the basics of computers, including hardware and operating systems. Learn where threats to cybersecurity can originate in the computing landscape, and gain a broad overview of how these threats can result in a security breach.
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6 videos15 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt
Gain insights into devices found on their networks and the underlying architecture that allows these devices to communicate. Learn about various protocols as well as the ports to which they connect.
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9 videos19 readings7 assignments
Expand upon your knowledge of networks by studying their operations in greater depth. Learn about the role of the server as the central point of the network. Additionally, investigate the role of the firewall in protecting the users.
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10 videos14 readings4 assignments
Learn about Azure's functionalities and supplementary services and how to leverage them within a network. Gain insight into the digital transformation process for business enterprises from a networking perspective. Explore the cloud networking landscape, including virtualization, machine learning, AI, and various cloud services.
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11 videos21 readings7 assignments1 discussion prompt
This Module details any Project specified for the course as well as the particulars of the assessment to be completed. This Module also provides a recap of the course learning aims and objectives. You are directed to reflect on this course's content and on the learning achieved and to consider the next steps in your learning journey.
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2 videos4 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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Frequently asked questions
This program is for you:
If you want to switch or start a career in the field of cybersecurity.
If you are interested in the field of cybersecurity, just beginning to work with cybersecurity solutions and services, or new to Microsoft Azure.
You don’t need any background knowledge to take this Professional Certificate. Whether you’re just starting out or a professional in a relevant field, this program can be the right fit for you.
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