/Basics of Network Security
Provided by: Coventry University
Course Area: All areas
Course Code: FutureLearn
Course Type: Short Course
Start date: 20210118
End date: 20210131
Subjects: Cyber Security, Networks and Security
Price: Free
Delivery Method: Online
Course Overview
Understand the threats posed to organisations’ networks and how to secure them.
On this course you will examine the theory and practice of network fundamentals from the defender’s and attacker’s perspectives. You will have the opportunity to use tools for networking that allow you to query services, test routing and more.
At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to challenge yourself to a network security boot camp – can you work with a virtual networked device to make it secure?
This course is part of the program Network Security, which is one of the building blocks that leads to a degree in MSc Cyber Security from Coventry University.
Who Is This Course For
The Institute of Coding supported the development of this course in response to consultation with industry representatives from the healthcare, manufacturing and automotive sectors.
This course is designed for people familiar with basic computing who want to learn about the techniques and technologies of network security.
What Will I Learn
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
- Describe the concepts of network security and cyber-attacks
- Evaluate real-world security case studies
- Apply cyber security principles to protect assets
- Assess security threats from a practical and theoretical viewpoint