Network Security

You can start studying this course at any time of the year as there are no specific registration dates!
Once you have completed your registration, you will receive your login credentials within 3-5 business days and can start your studies.

This online short course consists of four modules. The course objectives are:

• Defense in Depth
  • Identify core security principles
  • Define and enforce physical security
  • Identify security policy types
  • Identify attack types
  • Identify backup and restore types
• Operating System Security
  • Identify client and server protection
  • Configure user authentication
  • Manage permissions in Windows and Linux
  • Facilitate non-repudiation using audit policies and log files
  • Demonstrate knowledge of encryption
• Network Device Security
  • Implement wireless security
  • Identify the role of network protection devices
  • Identify network isolation methods
  • Identify protocol security concepts
• Secure Computing
  • Implement email protection
  • Manage browser security
  • Install and configure anti-malware and antivirus software

For each module you will be required to complete both a pre-assessment and a post-assessment to test your knowledge and competency.

Once you have completed this online short course you should demonstrate foundational security knowledge and skills, including an understanding of core security principles operating system security, network and device security, and secure computing practices.

You will receive a Certificate of Competence from Oxbridge Academy Online