Network Security Essentials (ILT)

Length: 24h modules icon

Modules: 6 instructor led icon

Instructor LedIntermediate24 CPE Hours

Course Overview

This course covers the (ISC)2 Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) and evaluates real world. This course covers the basic operating characteristics and risks associated with LANs, WANs, client/server, and other forms of networking and distributed computing architectures. It includes best practices for securing and auditing network applications, interconnection devices and remote access, and perimeter security services. Participants map and organize the use of built-in and add-on tools to security policy and audit requirements to determine the essential topics that must be addressed in compliance and risk management, security administration standards and procedures, and audit programs. The course also includes checklists at the end of each control-related section.

Why You Should Take This Course

For users with an introductory knowledge of this topic, and are searching for additional information and its application.

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Here are the learning objectives we’ll cover

Defining the Distributed Information Technology Environment

Here are the topics we’ll cover

1. Defining the Distributed Information Technology Environment
- Defining a Network
- Network Terminology
- Computing Models
- Shared Data Networks
- Client Server Computing
- Peer-to-Peer Applications

ACI Learning is registered with NASBA

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Participation Policy for On-Demand, Self-Paced Courses

Students enrolled in on-demand, self-paced courses are expected to take an active role in their learning by progressing through the course materials in a timely and consistent manner. Because these courses are self-directed, full completion of all modules, videos, labs, and assessments with a passing score of 70 are required to receive credit and any applicable CPEs.

Learners are encouraged to set a regular study schedule to stay on track and maximize comprehension. CPE credits will be awarded based on the total course hours and verified completion of all required activities.