Network Security Fundamentals

GMUSD68

Credits: 2.00

Prerequisites : Basic understanding of networking concepts and computer systems

Course Duration : 30 Hours / 12 Weeks

Start Date : 2024-02-29

End Date : 2024-03-07

Seats Remaining : 60

Domain: Computer Science, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity students interested in network security

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Aim & Summary

The course covers topics such as cryptography, authentication, access control, firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPN). Participants will also explore common network attacks and learn how to mitigate them using various security mechanisms. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, participants will develop the skills to design, implement, and manage secure networks. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to identify vulnerabilities, protect against threats, and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of network resources.

Course Content
Week 1	Introduction to Network Security Fundamentals
Week 2	Cryptography Basics: Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption, Hash Functions
Week 3	Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Digital Certificates
Week 4	Authentication Mechanisms: Passwords, Biometrics, Two-Factor Authentication
QUIZ 1
Week 5	Access Control Models: MAC, DAC, RBAC
Week 6	Network Security Protocols: SSL/TLS, IPsec, SSH
Week 7	Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
Week 8	Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and Secure Remote Access
QUIZ 2
Week 9	Wireless Network Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
Week 10	Network Security Best Practices: Hardening, Patch Management, Incident Response
Week 11	Security Threats and Vulnerability Assessment
Week 12	Network Security Policies and Compliance
PROJECT REPORT

Course Content

Week 1

Introduction to Network Security Fundamentals

Week 2

Cryptography Basics: Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption, Hash Functions

Week 3

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Digital Certificates

Week 4

Authentication Mechanisms: Passwords, Biometrics, Two-Factor Authentication

QUIZ 1

Week 5

Access Control Models: MAC, DAC, RBAC

Week 6

Network Security Protocols: SSL/TLS, IPsec, SSH

Week 7

Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

Week 8

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and Secure Remote Access

QUIZ 2

Week 9

Wireless Network Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3

Week 10

Network Security Best Practices: Hardening, Patch Management, Incident Response

Week 11

Security Threats and Vulnerability Assessment

Week 12

Network Security Policies and Compliance

PROJECT REPORT

Course Certification

Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup. It will have the logos of GMU and company handling the course.