Fundamentals of Network Security
IT security training and cyber security training are important to understand security risks on your computer. Learn how to protect a computer network successfully.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Computer networks are central to modern digital communication technologies; however, network security is constantly under attack from both external and internal sources.
This free online course examines the fundamentals of network security and covers topics such as active and passive attacks on networks, encryption, symmetric and asymmetric key systems, authentication using certification authorities, and access control using passwords and firewalls.
This course will be of interest to IT professionals who want to learn more about network security or students who are interested in a career as an IT or network administrator.
CERTIFICATION
To qualify for your official ALISON Diploma, Certificate or PDF you must study and complete all modules and score 80% or more in each of the course assessments. A link to your Diploma certificate will then appear under the My Certificates heading of your My Account page.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course you will understand and be more aware of the potential threats that are continuously experienced in computer networks today. You will know the measures that need to be taken to avoid these problems in your own computer network. You will know the businesses that are more at risk of security concerns and the actions taken to reduce these concerns in a business. You will understand factors of security, such as encryption, that are used to protect computer networks.
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