Course description

This exam validates that a candidate has fundamental security knowledge and skills. Candidates are expected to have some hands-on experience with client operating systems, security applications, firewalls, devices, and network ports. Candidates should have at least 150 hours of instruction or hands-on experience with network security.

What will I learn?

  • Identify the core security policies and their types
  • Identify the different types of threats or attacks on the network
  • Authenticate the user and manage permissions
  • Manage email and browser security
  • Install anti-virus and investigating alerts

Requirements

  • Laptop or Desktop
  • Internet
  • Basics of computer networking
  • Fundamentals of the network protocols and topologies
  • Expertise in troubleshooting
  • Understanding the complete architecture of the networking system

Frequently Asked Question

Network security involves the authorization of access to data in a network, which is controlled by the network administrator. Users choose or are assigned an ID and password or other authenticating information that allows them access to information and programs within their authority.

Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) Intrusion prevention systems. ... Antivirus and sandboxing. Antivirus and sandboxing tools are key to determining whether a file is malicious. ... Web and DNS filtering. ... Attack surface management. ... Remote access VPNs. ... Network Access Control (NAC)

Network security is a more specific type of cybersecurity. Network security professionals protect any data that is sent to your device through your networks to ensure that the information is not altered or corrupted. Network security professionals protect an organization's IT infrastructure.

Data confidentiality, data integrity, data availability, and network performance are the four main goals. They ensure that sensitive data remains shielded from unauthorized access, maintaining the reliability of network operations, and upholding the performance standards crucial for seamless business functionality.

Network security focuses on protecting data integrity, confidentiality, and availability within network infrastructure, while cyber security encompasses a broader range of protective measures across digital systems and data.

Network Access Control. IT Security Policies. Application Security.

Watt Fiedin Adams

I am a Ghanaian businessman living in Accra. I am married to Hannah Watt Fiedin (Mrs.) and father to Godstime Watt Fiedin. I am very passionate about Entrepreneurship and aim at creating jobs for the youth. I like teaching and creating teaching contents for others to use. Jesus is my Mentor and Inspiration.

I am a Ghanaian/American businessman living in Accra and father to Godstime Watt Fiedin.I am very passionate about Entrepreneurship and aim at creating jobs for the youth.I like teaching and creating teaching contents for others to use.Jesus is my Mentor and Inspiration. - 18 years of teaching experience in French Language.- 3 years in Economic Business- 3 years Certified Interpreter/Translator, World Vision International, Ghana, West Africa Region & Global Center- 2 years Certified Translator, HIPPO Transport Ltd.- 3 years of French/English book Authorship.- 1 year as President of the Online Linguistics Trainers Association, Ghana.- 3 years as Chief Executive Officer, WATT Group of Companies- Director, WATT E-School of Languages- President, Online Linguistics Trainers Association, Ghana- President, WATT Xpress Ltd.- Co-founder, Gallery Products Ghana Ltd.- CEO, WATT Publications Ltd.- Interpreter, Lausanne Movement- Co-founder, WATT E-School- C. E. O. / Founder - WATT Professional Studies LLC- Test Administrator (PSI & Pearson VUE)

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Lectures

19

Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

6 Months

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