Aruba Network Security Basics (Coursera)

Offered by HPE Aruba Networking,
Aruba Network Security Basics (Coursera)

In Aruba Network Security Basics, you will explore what threats pose a risk to a basic computer network and what security technologies are available to harden your devices against these attacks. How do messages get encrypted? What exactly is Malware? What technologies can we deploy that will allow networks to defend themselves? Our lives and business rely on having trusted secure access to our networks, but what does it take to ensure that security?

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The Aruba Network Security Basics course is a starting point for individuals interested in a career as a security professional, and for anyone to who wants to get familiar with Aruba’s security technologies.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
In Part 1 of Aruba Network Security Basics you'll learn about standard network security technologies, be able to identify and assess security threats, and you'll get an understanding of Aruba's security strategy with a lab demonstration to harden an Aruba Switch.

WEEK 2
In Part 2 of Aruba Network Security Basics, you'll learn about wireless security and secure communication algorithms. Watch hands-on lab demonstrations with an Aruba Mobility Controller, Access Points, and Aruba ClearPass.

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