Network Fundamentals and Security I provides students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to implement, manage, troubleshoot, protect, and ensure the optimal performance of wired and wireless networks. Students in this course will be introduced to various types of applications and protocols used on a network, how to maintain network documentation, manage assets on a network, and configure TCP/IP settings on a computer, including IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS servers. In this course, students will gain a deep understanding of protocols and use utilities for network discovery and troubleshooting. Finally, in this course, students will learn basic transmission concepts, cabling, wireless transmissions, and how to plan, secure, and troubleshoot Wi-Fi networks.
Network Fundamentals and Security II provides students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to implement, troubleshoot, protect, and ensure the optimal performance of wired and wireless networks. This course will teach students the essential principles of network architecture, including forms of virtualization, cloud characteristics, and network segmentation. Students will also learn to compare WAN connectivity technologies, security risks to a network, troubleshooting, risk assessment, management of a network, and device hardening technologies. Finally, students will learn the essential parts of security policies, physical security, authentication, authorization, incident response, disaster recovery, and methods to optimize network performance.
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