In the “Cybersecurity: Network Defense” microcredential course, learners will explore crucial aspects of cybersecurity, focusing on effective system and network defense strategies. The course encompasses a wide range of topics, including access control, firewall functionality and deployment, cloud security, and practical cryptography applications. Additionally, this dives deep into network security data analysis and proficient evaluation of security alerts. Throughout the program, hands-on experiences will empower learners to implement defensive measures, manage access controls, work with simulated firewalls, and interpret diverse network data types.
What You’ll Learn
Upon completing the course, you will have the expertise required to adeptly evaluate security alerts, establishing yourself as a crucial defender in the continually changing cybersecurity environment. You will be proficient in implementing system and network defense strategies, configuring access control both locally and on servers. Additionally, you will be well-prepared to propose cloud security measures tailored to specific cloud scenarios and proficient in utilizing various log and record types to store information related to hosts and network activities.
Skills You’ll Gain
- Detecting intrusions
- Threat monitoring and analysis
Roles
- Cybersecurity Officer
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Network Analyst
Course Outline
Module 1: Understanding Defense
Module 2: System and Network Defense
Module 3: Access Control
Module 4: Access Control Lists
Module 5: Firewall Technologies
Module 6: Zone-Based Policy Firewalls
Module 7: Cloud Security
Module 8: Cryptography
Module 9: Technologies and Protocols
Module 10: Network Security Data
Module 11: Evaluating Alerts
Required Resources
Computer, 2GB RAM or higher, 8GB free disk space (Hardware); Oracle VirtualBox and virtual machine image file (Software); High-speed Internet Connection (Network)
Pre-Requisites
PC and internet navigation skills, basic Windows and Linux system concepts, basic understanding of computer networks, and binary and hexadecimal conversion; completed course Cybersecurity: Endpoint Security
Assessment
In this Cybersecurity: Endpoint Security course, there will be
- One (1) diagnostic assessment will be conducted asynchronously and knowledge-based, allowing learners to proceed at their own pace. It offers the flexibility for remote or on-site participation.
- Two (2) formative assessments, one concentrating on knowledge and the other on performance-based skills measurement. Both formative assessments are to be conducted synchronously, allowing learners to participate remotely or on-site.
- A performance-based summative assessment is conducted synchronously, offering learners the option of remote or on-site participation.
Credit and Recognition
The certification is globally recognized wherever Cisco and Cisco NetAcad are acknowledged.
This course is delivered in partnership with CISCO, a leading global technology company, through its CISCO Networking Academy Program. To ensure the quality of this microcredential, continuous feedback loops with students, instructors, and industry practitioners are maintained to improve content, delivery, and assessment methods continuously.
Learning Pathways
Learners are eligible to take the CISCO Certification “Cybersecurity: Threat Management.”
Also:
Cybersecurity: Endpoint Security is a prerequisite for Cybersecurity: Network Defense. After mastering endpoint security fundamentals, you’ll be ready to delve deeper into network defense strategies as part of the Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Pathway.
