Learn The Fundamentals of Network Security

Computer networks are central to modern digital communication technologies; however, network security is constantly under attack from both external and internal sources. IT security training and cyber security training are important to understand security risks on your computer. Learn how to protect a computer network successfully. The ALISON free online course “Fundamentals of Network Security” examines the fundamentals of network security and covers topics such as active and passive attacks on networks, encryption, symmetric and asymmetric key systems, authentication using certification authorities, and access control using passwords and firewalls. This course will be of interest to IT professionals who want to learn more about network security or students who are interested in a career as an IT or network administrator.

Fundamentals of Network Security Course Content

The following topics are included in this course:

The potential threats that are continuously experienced in computer networks today;
Measures that need to be taken to avoid these problems in your own computer network;
The businesses that are more at risk of security concerns and the actions taken to reduce these concerns in a business;
Factors of security, such as encryption, that are used to protect computer networks.