Network Defense Essentials (NDE)
Course Overview
Network Defense Essentials covers the fundamental concepts of information security and network defense. This introductory cybersecurity course is designed for today’s entry-level information security or cybersecurity career professionals and is ideal for learners aspiring to pursue a career in cybersecurity.
The course gives a holistic overview of the key components of information security, which include identification, authentication, and authorization, virtualization and cloud computing, wireless networks, mobile and loT devices, and data security. The interactive labs component ensures that learners receive the hands-on, practical experience required for a future in cybersecurity.
Learning Outcomes
Understand common network security vulnerabilities, threats, and challenges that organizations face in protecting their network infrastructure.
Master critical security protocols including IPsec, SSL/TLS, VPNs, and other encryption protocols used to secure network communications.
Learn identity and access management principles including user identification, multi-factor authentication, and role-based access control systems.
- Administrative controls (Frameworks, laws, acts, and security policies)
- Physical controls (Physical security controls, workplace security, and environmental controls)
- Technical controls (Network segmentation, firewall, IDS/IPS, honeypot, proxy server, VPN, SIEM, UBA, and anti-malware)
Understand virtualization technologies, cloud computing models, and implement security measures for virtual and cloud environments.
Master wireless network technologies, encryption protocols like WPA3, and implement security controls for wireless infrastructure.
Learn mobile device security, IoT device protection, and implement security measures for connected devices and mobile platforms.
Understand cryptographic principles, public key infrastructure, digital certificates, and encryption technologies used in network security.
Implement data protection strategies including encryption, backup procedures, data loss prevention, and data classification systems.
Develop skills in network traffic analysis, anomaly detection, and monitoring techniques to identify and respond to suspicious network activities.
Exam Information
Course Content & Modules
Network Security Fundamentals
Learn fundamental network security concepts, protocols, and principles essential for protecting network infrastructure.
Identification, Authentication and Authorization
Understand identity management, authentication methods, and authorization mechanisms for secure access control.
Network Security Controls - Administrative Controls
Develop security policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and administrative controls for network protection.
Network Security Controls - Physical Controls
Implement physical security measures including facility access controls, environmental monitoring, and equipment protection.
Network Security Controls - Technical Controls
Deploy technical security controls including firewalls, IDS/IPS, network segmentation, and security appliances.
Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Understand virtualization technologies, cloud computing models, and implement security controls for virtual and cloud environments.
Wireless Network Security
Secure wireless networks through encryption protocols, access point security, and wireless intrusion detection systems.
Mobile Device Security
Implement mobile device security through MDM solutions, app security, device encryption, and mobile threat protection.
IoT Device Security
Secure IoT devices through network segmentation, device authentication, firmware protection, and IoT security protocols.
Cryptography and PKI
Master cryptographic principles, public key infrastructure, digital certificates, and encryption technologies for network security.
Data Security
Protect sensitive data through encryption, data classification, backup strategies, and data loss prevention techniques.
Network Traffic Monitoring
Monitor network traffic patterns, analyze network behavior, and detect anomalies using network monitoring tools and techniques.
Course Information
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Earn Your Industry-Recognized Certificate
Upon successfully passing the examination for this course, participants will be awarded a certificate, an example of which is shown below.
