Communication and network security Course
3 hours, 14 minutes
Course description
We review network security appliances such as firewalls and intrusion prevention systems. We will discuss such topics as security protocols, cloud computing, remote access and wireless communications.Syllabus
Network attacks
Video - 00:11:00
This video covers common network attack vectors and techniques.
Cloud computing
Video - 00:18:00
This video describes services, deployments and responsibilities of cloud computing.
Remote access services
Video - 00:20:00
Here, we discuss services that secure remote user connectivity.
Wide Area Networking
Video - 00:26:00
This video describes services that interconnect geographically dispersed systems.
Network components
Video - 01:16:00
This video reviews network devices that make up a corporate infrastructure.
TCP/IP protocol suite
Video - 00:31:00
Here, we have an overview of the functions and attacks of TCP/IP services.
OSI Model
Video - 00:12:00
This video compares the OSI model’s seven layers to the TCP/IP protocol suite.
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