Almost every organization uses computer networks to share their information and to support their business operations. When we allow network access to data it is exposed to threats from inside and outside of the organization. This course examines the threats associated with using internal and external networks and how to manage the protection of information when it’s accessible via networks.
Managing Network Security
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Managing Network Security
This course is part of Managing Cybersecurity Specialization
Instructors: Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP
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2 weeks at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Describe the threats to data from information communication technology (ICT)
Identify the issues and practices associated with managing network security
Identify the practices, tools, and methodologies associated with assessing network security
Describe the components of an effective network security program
Skills you'll gain
- Cloud Computing
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Wireless Networks
- Computer Networking
- TCP/IP
- Network Monitoring
- Security Management
- Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
- Cryptography
- Network Security
- Cybersecurity
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Network Protocols
- Network Administration
- General Networking
- Threat Detection
- Cloud Security
- System Monitoring
- Encryption
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27 assignments
Taught in English
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YM
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2020
This course is very informative. Unfortunately (for me) is focuses on US regulations and not much on the rest of planet earth.
MT
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025
This really helps in building a strong foundation for understanding network security, how it works, and what specialized fields I can choose.
MA
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2020
I believe there is problem at the final quiz since two of the questions does not accept the correct answers as correct. Questions 1 and 30.
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