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IT Security Foundations: Network Security

With Lisa Bock Liked by 1,186 users
Duration: 2h 43m Skill level: Beginner Released: 9/22/2022

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Course details

Want to keep your interconnected systems and data safe? In this course, Lisa Bock covers network security and securing an organization's infrastructure. Lisa introduces security devices such as firewalls and honeypots. In addition, she reviews the importance of isolating networks with VLANS and NAT addressing, along with a review of common security protocols. She also provides overviews of how to protect clients with antivirus software, encrypt folders and files, implement software restriction policies, and secure your cloud services. Plus, she examines the often-overlooked topic of physical security, which includes securing a building's perimeter and the hardware within.

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    Cybersecurity Analyst | Risk Management & Threat Detection | SOC | IAM | Fortinet Certified Associate Cybersecurity

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  • Practice while you learn 2 exercise files
  • Test your knowledge 6 quizzes
  • Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone
  • Stay up to date Continuing Education Units

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