Network Security Support Fundamentals (Coursera)

Perfect for beginners aiming for a cybersecurity career or professionals looking to enhance their skill set, this course prepares you for the industry-standard CompTIA Security+ certification, a credential that can significantly boost your career.
The course covers topics like network security protocols, enterprise network infrastructure, campus network configuration and cybersecurity risk management. It can be completed in 6-8 hours and is part of the broader CompTIA cybersecurity specialization.
This course stands out from other beginner cybersecurity courses. Upon completion, you'll have the pre-requisite knowledge to be ready to pursue any training for CompTIA Security+, leading to an industry-standard certification (CompTIA Security+), opening doors to an entry-level cybersecurity job.
This course is part of the CompTIA a+_ cyber Specialization.

What you'll learn

• Describe the basics of enterprise networks, including what they are and how they are secured.
• Understand and apply enterprise network security concepts, including authentication, encryption, application security, and enterprise cloud use.
• Classify network devices, understand cybersecurity disaster recovery and solve security incident issues.

Syllabus

Module 1: Enterprise Campus Network Fundamentals
Enterprise networks are the IT infrastructure used by midsize and large organizations, and they are everywhere in the modern IT field. In this module you will expand your understanding of larger networks by identifying network appliances, implementing defense in depth, and understanding virtualization and data center features.

Module 2: Enterprise Network Application Fundamentals
In this module you will learn the secure methods by which enterprise networks operate, including encryption, application protocols, and the use of virtualization. You will apply your understanding in deploying different areas of a virtual network.

Module 3: Cybersecurity Controls
Cybersecurity controls are integral to network operations and rely on a security professional with a strong knowledge of how networks function. This module will introduce you to network documentation and monitoring, discuss the principles of redundancy and resilience, and apply your knowledge to remediation of a security incident.