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Network Security and Optimization
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Network Security and Optimization

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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12 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

12 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Configure and optimize EtherChannel to enhance bandwidth efficiency and load balancing.

  • Implement and analyze advanced switch security techniques, including ACLs, DHCP snooping, and port locking.

  • Apply and integrate SSH, AAA, and security best practices to safeguard network infrastructure.

  • Manage and evaluate NAT, PAT, and IPv6 routing to improve network scalability and performance.

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October 2024

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4 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 8 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce EtherChannel, a technique for link aggregation, teaching you how to configure it for increased bandwidth and redundancy in Cisco environments.

What's included

7 videos2 readings

In this module, we will focus on securing Cisco switches, introducing features like port security, DHCP snooping, and other techniques to prevent unauthorized access to your network.

What's included

8 videos

In this module, we will dive into Access Control Lists (ACLs), covering how to configure and apply them to filter traffic and improve the overall security of your network.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will cover Network Address Translation (NAT), its role in managing IP addresses, and how to configure both static and dynamic NAT to optimize network efficiency.

What's included

9 videos

In this module, we will introduce IPv6, explaining its advantages over IPv4, how to configure IPv6 addresses on Cisco devices, and set up static routing for IPv6.

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11 videos

In this module, we will explore WAN technologies, including leased lines, MPLS, and VPNs, and how to choose the appropriate WAN topology for large and distributed networks.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will dive into the security threat landscape, focusing on how firewalls, IDS/IPS, and cryptography can be used to protect your network from external threats.

What's included

10 videos

In this module, we will cover Cisco device security, focusing on features like privileged exec, SSH, and AAA, to ensure the security of your Cisco network devices.

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11 videos1 reading2 assignments

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