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Network Security

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Network Security
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Understands English.
  • A stable internet connection.
  • A laptop or desktop computer with Windows OS or macOS.
  • Recommended: Cyber Safety or basic networking knowledge.

4 weeks

$25 monthly

This course is designed for learners who want structured, practical knowledge in network defense before advancing into ethical hacking or penetration testing.

  • Beginner to early-intermediate learners who want to understand how networks work and how to secure them.
  • IT support / helpdesk professionals who want job-ready security fundamentals for routers, Wi-Fi, and business networks.
  • Students preparing for Ethical Hacking tracks who need solid foundations in firewalls, segmentation, and hardening.
  • Small business owners / technical staff responsible for protecting office networks and remote access.
  • Future cybersecurity students preparing for Security+ style topics (network threats, controls, and monitoring).

Recommended background: You should be comfortable using a computer and learning technical terminology. Basic networking awareness (IP address, router, Wi-Fi) is helpful but not required.

Network Security

Network Security is a practical course designed to help trainees understand how networks work and how to secure them. The course focuses on protecting home and business networks from common threats, misconfigurations, and unauthorized access.

Trainees will learn the basics of network communication, common attack methods, and security controls such as firewalls, segmentation, secure Wi Fi, VPNs, and monitoring. By the end, trainees will be able to apply security best practices and troubleshoot common network risks.

Learning format: This course does not require live class attendance. Course content unlocks weekly by topics, allowing trainees to study tutorials on their own schedule. Unlocked topics include assignments or projects that must be completed and submitted before their deadlines. The instructor provides weekly announcements, feedback, and reminders outlining the topics and tasks to be completed for that week.

  • Introduction to networking and security
  • IP addressing, DNS, and network basics
  • Firewalls and network segmentation
  • Secure Wi Fi and router hardening
  • VPN and secure remote access
  • Common network attacks and defenses
  • Monitoring and logging basics
  • Network troubleshooting and best practices
  • Incident response basics for networks
  • Deployment & Capstone Project

Course window: Classes start at a specific time and end at a specific time.

Study format: Tutorials are self-paced and can be completed at any time during the course window.

Weekly structure: New topics unlock each week. Trainees must study the released topics and complete the associated tutorials.

Deadlines: Assignments and projects related to each topic must be submitted before their weekly and final deadlines.

Instructor support: Weekly announcements and reminders are posted to guide trainees on topics and required tasks for each week.

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