Embark on a journey into the essential principles of Network Defense, a critical component for safeguarding digital infrastructures. This course delves into the core strategies and technologies that underpin robust Network Defense, exploring everything from authentication protocols to the intricacies of data security. By understanding the framework of Network Defense, learners will gain insights into both traditional and emerging threats, including those posed by wireless networks and IoT devices.

The course also unpacks the role of cryptography in securing communication channels, offering a deep dive into how public key infrastructure fortifies Network Defense. As virtualization and cloud computing continue to reshape the digital landscape, this course addresses the unique security challenges they present, ensuring learners grasp the necessary concepts to defend these environments. Through a focus on theoretical concepts, this course aims to build a solid foundation in Network Defense, equipping learners with the knowledge to protect critical systems and data.

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Once you have successfully completed the Network Defense Fundamentals: Training for IT Beginners course, you will receive a PDF certificate completely free of cost as a proof of your accomplishment. The hardcopy certificate is also available for the cost of £9.99. UK students are required to pay a £10 as a delivery fee, while international students have to pay £19.99 for the shipment of a hardcopy certificate to their designated address.

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Enrolling in our Network Defense Fundamentals: Training for IT Beginners course does not require any prior knowledge or experience. All that is required is an internet-connected gadget and a passion to learn.

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The goals of Network defense 00:05:00
The overview of the different types of network defense approaches 00:05:00
The different types of Network security controls 00:08:00
Basic Linux concepts 00:03:00
The different types of identifications (overview) 00:02:00
The different types of authentications (overview) 00:05:00
The different types of authorization (overview) 00:03:00
Understanding the importance of physical security 00:04:00
The different physical security attack vectors 00:04:00
Understanding the various environmental controls 00:04:00
Understanding Network segmentation and its types 00:05:00
Understanding the different types of firewalls and their roles 00:06:00
Understanding the different types of IDS/IPS and their roles 00:05:00
The different types of proxy servers and their benefits 00:04:00
Fundementals of VPN and their importance in a network: Part 1 00:05:00
Fundementals of VPN and their importance in a network: Part 2 00:05:00
Overview of antivirus/anti-malware software 00:05:00
Understanding virtualization and its components 00:06:00
OS virtualization security 00:06:00
Cloud computing and its benefits 00:04:00
Overview of different types of cloud computing service 00:05:00
Importance of cloud computing and its best practice 00:05:00
Wireless network encryption mechanism 00:05:00
Understanding the different types of wireless network authentication methods 00:10:00
Wireless security measures and wireless security tools 00:05:00
Understanding IoT architecture and communication models 00:10:00
Understanding the best practice tool for IoT for security 00:06:00
Cryptography techniques 00:06:00
The different Encryption algorithm 00:06:00
The different hashing algorithm 00:05:00
Different cryptography tools and hash calculators 00:03:00
PKI infrastructure 00:04:00
The different data security controls for data encryption 00:24:00
File encryption, removable-media encryption and disk encryption 00:05:00
Methods and tools for data backup retention: Part 1 00:04:00
Methods and tools for data backup retention: Part 2 00:06:00
DLP&S (data loss prevention and solutions) 00:04:00
The implementation of an IDS/IPS (Snort) on a Linux based system 00:04:00
Installation of snort and its libraries. (Both Linux and ubuntu) 00:04:00
Configuration of snort for IDS/ IPS functionalities 00:04:00
Time-zone configuration and swap files in firewall 00:03:00
How to set-up a VPN 00:02:00
Firewall configuration 00:06:00

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you will receive a PDF certificate as a proof of your accomplishment. The hardcopy certificate is also available for the cost of £9.99.
Note: Delivery of hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. However, to obtain a hardcopy certificate, International students will have to pay additional fees based on their location.

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