Estimated time to
complete: 5 hours
Self Paced Online Course Description
This
course covers topics related to communications and network
security. It begins with a lesson in the different types of
networks and different transmission technologies. It also covers
the two main models that govern how networks work: the OSI model
and the TCP/IP model, as well as their related layers. The course
includes a detailed discussion of the many protocols that allow
networks and network devices to communicate with one another and
includes a discussion of firewalls and wireless networks. This
course is designed for IT professionals and other adult learners
who are interested in gaining an introduction to information
technology security.
What You Will Learn:
- Discuss the general
concepts that enable networking and its role in information
technology
- Compare the
different types of networks, including LANs, WANs, and MANs,
as well as the Internet, intranets, and extranets
- Explain what the
Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model is and
identify its seven layers
- Contrast the OSI
model with the TCP/IP Model
- Identify common
protocols and differentiate between network, routing, and data
link protocols
- Describe the
functions of common networking devices, including bridges,
routers, hubs, repeaters, switches, and firewalls
- Discuss how
wireless networks work and the technology that enables them
Identify common network attacks and how they can be prevented
Key Features:
- Mobile-friendly
- Audio-enabled
- Badge and credit-awarding
- Real-world case
studies
- Fully accessible
- Games &
Flashcards
- Expert-supported
- Video content
Price: $79.00
For a
course preview and to register, click here!
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