Computer Network Security From Scratch To Advanced

Learn wired and wireless computer networks, devices and protocols, and reach the professional level in network security concepts, technologies, and tools. Read more.

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About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Network administrators
  • Cyber security officers
  • Computer science undergraduates
  • Computer engineering undergraduates
  • Network security postgraduates
  • Network technical support specialists
  • Security incident handlers
  • IT Engineers and CEOs
  • Software Developers
  • Web Developers
  • Mobile Applications Developers

What you’ll learn: 

  • Introduction to Computer Networks
  • ISO/OSI Model (7 Layers)
  • TCP/IP Protocol Suite
  • Wireless Networks
  • Computer Networks Security
  • Firewalls and Honeypots
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
  • Wireless Networks Security
  • Physical Security and Incident Handling
  • Computer Networks Security Recommendations

Requirements: 

  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Basic internet skills and adequate connection
  • Beginner networking background
  • Microsoft Windows machine
  • Microsoft PowerPoint for the presentation material
  • Beginner cyber security information
  • Laptop machine and standard browser

By the end of this course, you will be fully aware of the wired and wireless computer networks basics, devices, and protocols in a step-by-step pace. You will also reach the professional level in network security in terms of concepts, technologies, and tools. 

The course requires no background or pre-requisite, yet you will be able to understand all the up-to-date terminologies in network security during the lectures.

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned network security.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today and learn more about computer network and cyber security.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Introduction To Computer Networks
Introduction 00:00:00
What Is A Computer Network? 00:00:00
Computer Networks Topologies 00:00:00
Computer Networks Categories 00:00:00
Computer Networks Devices And Services 00:00:00
Computer Networks Transmission Media 00:00:00
Section 2 - ISO/OSI Model (7 Layers)
Why ISO/OSI Model? 00:00:00
Application, Presentation, And Session Layers 00:00:00
Transport And Network Layers 00:00:00
Data Link And Physical Layers 00:00:00
ISO/OSI Model In Action 00:00:00
Section 3 - TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Introduction To Computer Networks Protocols 00:00:00
IP Protocol 00:00:00
TCP And UDP Protocols 00:00:00
Application Protocols 00:00:00
TCP/IP Characteristics And Tools 00:00:00
Section 4 - Wireless Networks
Wireless Networks Benefits 00:00:00
Wireless Networks Types 00:00:00
Wireless Networks Protocol (Wi-Fi) 00:00:00
Wireless Networks Devices 00:00:00
Wireless Networks Drawbacks 00:00:00
Section 5 - Computer Networks Security
Security Goals 00:00:00
Securing The Network Design 00:00:00
TCP/IP Security And Tools 00:00:00
Port Scanning And Tools 00:00:00
Sniffing And Tools 00:00:00
Section 6 - Firewalls And Honeypots
Why Use A Firewall? 00:00:00
Firewalls Rules 00:00:00
Firewalls Filtering 00:00:00
Honeypots 00:00:00
Bypassing Firewalls 00:00:00
Section 7 - Intrusion Detection And Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
What Is Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)? 00:00:00
Network IDS (NIDS) 00:00:00
NIDS Challenges 00:00:00
Snort As NIDS 00:00:00
Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) 00:00:00
Section 8 - Wireless Networks Security
Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP 00:00:00
Attacking WPA And AES Protocols 00:00:00
Wireless Security Misconceptions 00:00:00
Wireless Attacks And Mitigation 00:00:00
Secure Network Design With Wireless 00:00:00
Section 9 - Physical Security And Incident Handling
Physical Security Objectives 00:00:00
Physical Threats And Mitigation 00:00:00
Defense In Depth (DiD) 00:00:00
What Is An Incident? 00:00:00
Incident Handling 00:00:00
Section 10 - Computer Networks Security Conclusion
Confidentiality, Integrity, And Availability (CIA) 00:00:00
Assets, Threats, And Vulnerabilities 00:00:00
Risks And Network Intrusion 00:00:00
Common Attacks 00:00:00
Security Recommendations 00:00:00
Knowledge Review 00:00:00

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Network administrators
  • Cyber security officers
  • Computer science undergraduates
  • Computer engineering undergraduates
  • Network security postgraduates
  • Network technical support specialists
  • Security incident handlers
  • IT Engineers and CEOs
  • Software Developers
  • Web Developers
  • Mobile Applications Developers

What you’ll learn: 

  • Introduction to Computer Networks
  • ISO/OSI Model (7 Layers)
  • TCP/IP Protocol Suite
  • Wireless Networks
  • Computer Networks Security
  • Firewalls and Honeypots
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
  • Wireless Networks Security
  • Physical Security and Incident Handling
  • Computer Networks Security Recommendations

Requirements: 

  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Basic internet skills and adequate connection
  • Beginner networking background
  • Microsoft Windows machine
  • Microsoft PowerPoint for the presentation material
  • Beginner cyber security information
  • Laptop machine and standard browser

By the end of this course, you will be fully aware of the wired and wireless computer networks basics, devices, and protocols in a step-by-step pace. You will also reach the professional level in network security in terms of concepts, technologies, and tools. 

The course requires no background or pre-requisite, yet you will be able to understand all the up-to-date terminologies in network security during the lectures.

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned network security.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today and learn more about computer network and cyber security.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Introduction To Computer Networks
Introduction 00:00:00
What Is A Computer Network? 00:00:00
Computer Networks Topologies 00:00:00
Computer Networks Categories 00:00:00
Computer Networks Devices And Services 00:00:00
Computer Networks Transmission Media 00:00:00
Section 2 - ISO/OSI Model (7 Layers)
Why ISO/OSI Model? 00:00:00
Application, Presentation, And Session Layers 00:00:00
Transport And Network Layers 00:00:00
Data Link And Physical Layers 00:00:00
ISO/OSI Model In Action 00:00:00
Section 3 - TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Introduction To Computer Networks Protocols 00:00:00
IP Protocol 00:00:00
TCP And UDP Protocols 00:00:00
Application Protocols 00:00:00
TCP/IP Characteristics And Tools 00:00:00
Section 4 - Wireless Networks
Wireless Networks Benefits 00:00:00
Wireless Networks Types 00:00:00
Wireless Networks Protocol (Wi-Fi) 00:00:00
Wireless Networks Devices 00:00:00
Wireless Networks Drawbacks 00:00:00
Section 5 - Computer Networks Security
Security Goals 00:00:00
Securing The Network Design 00:00:00
TCP/IP Security And Tools 00:00:00
Port Scanning And Tools 00:00:00
Sniffing And Tools 00:00:00
Section 6 - Firewalls And Honeypots
Why Use A Firewall? 00:00:00
Firewalls Rules 00:00:00
Firewalls Filtering 00:00:00
Honeypots 00:00:00
Bypassing Firewalls 00:00:00
Section 7 - Intrusion Detection And Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
What Is Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)? 00:00:00
Network IDS (NIDS) 00:00:00
NIDS Challenges 00:00:00
Snort As NIDS 00:00:00
Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) 00:00:00
Section 8 - Wireless Networks Security
Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP 00:00:00
Attacking WPA And AES Protocols 00:00:00
Wireless Security Misconceptions 00:00:00
Wireless Attacks And Mitigation 00:00:00
Secure Network Design With Wireless 00:00:00
Section 9 - Physical Security And Incident Handling
Physical Security Objectives 00:00:00
Physical Threats And Mitigation 00:00:00
Defense In Depth (DiD) 00:00:00
What Is An Incident? 00:00:00
Incident Handling 00:00:00
Section 10 - Computer Networks Security Conclusion
Confidentiality, Integrity, And Availability (CIA) 00:00:00
Assets, Threats, And Vulnerabilities 00:00:00
Risks And Network Intrusion 00:00:00
Common Attacks 00:00:00
Security Recommendations 00:00:00
Knowledge Review 00:00:00

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