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• Phone: (888) 889-2840

Additional Cost Description:

None

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to...

• Explain how threat actors execute some of the most common types of cyber attacks
• Explain network security principles
• Explain how TCP/IP vulnerabilities enable network attacks
• Recommend measures to mitigate threats
• Troubleshoot a wireless network
• Explain how devices and services are used to enhance network security
• Use Windows administrative tools
• Implement basic Linux security
• Evaluate endpoint protection and the impacts of malware
• Use cybersecurity best practices to improve confidentiality, integrity, and availability
• Explain approaches to network security defense
• Implement some of the various aspects of system and network defense
• Configure local and server-based access control
• Implement access control lists (ACLs) to filter traffic and mitigate network attacks
• Explain how firewalls are implemented to provide network security
• Implement Zone-Based Policy Firewall using the CLI
• Recommend cloud security requirements based on a given cloud scenario
• Determine the cryptographic techniques that are required to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity
• Explain how security technologies affect security monitoring
• Use different types of logs and records to store information regarding hosts and the network
• Explain the process of evaluating alerts
• Create documents and policies related to cybersecurity governance and compliance
• Use tools for network security testing
• Evaluate threat intelligence sources
• Explain how endpoint vulnerabilities are assessed and managed
• Select security controls based on risk assessment outcomes
• Use incident response models and forensic techniques to investigate security incidents

Topic 1: Network Security

• Threats, Vulnerabilities and Attacks
• Securing Networks
• Attacking the Foundation
• Attacking What We Do
• Wireless Communication Devices
• Networking Security Infrastructure

Topic 2: OS and Endpoint Security

• Windows Operating System
• Linux Overview
• System and Endpoint Protection
• Principles, Practices, Processes

Topic 3: Processes of Network Security

• Understanding Defense
• System / Network Defense
• Access Control

Topic 4: Firewalls, Cryptography and Cloud Security

• Access Control Lists
• Firewall Technologies
• Zone-Based Policy Firewalls
• Cloud Security
• Cryptography

Topic 5: Evaluating Security Alerts

• Technologies / Protocols
• Network Security Data
• Evaluating Alerts

Topic 6: Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management

• Governance / Compliance
• Security Assessments
• Threat Intelligence
• Endpoint Vulnerability Assessment
• Risk Management / Security Controls

Topic 7: Incident Response

• Digital Forensics / Incident Analysis

Students will require all of the following:

• A computer device with either Windows (7 or later), Linux, or Macintosh operating system. NOTE: Chromebook users will need to contact their instructor to request a virtual machine.
• Ability to download and install Packet Tracer, a stand-alone software program that is required for all Cisco Network Academy courses
• Ability to download and upload PDF and Packet Tracer (.pka) files
• An up-to-date Chrome or Firefox web browser with Java (JRE) enabled to access the Packet Tracer testing environment
• A PDF reader to complete assignments (Recommended: Adobe Reader)
  • All reading guides / labs are fillable PDF files
• Reliable internet access
• Access to YouTube as an additional learning resource

Please review the Michigan Virtual Technology Requirements: https://michiganvirtual.org/about/support/knowledge-base/technical-requirements/