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Networking Basics and Security

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In this course, you will explore networking concepts, hardware, protocols, and security measures with a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications. The curriculum covers the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) and Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) models, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards, wireless networks, IP addressing, IPv6 schema, and routing basics.

Language

  • English

Topic

  • Security

Enrollment Count

  • 1.68K

Skills You Will Learn

  • Computer Science, Computer Security And Networks, Information Technology, Networking

Offered By

  • IBMSkillsNetwork

Estimated Effort

  • approx.20 hours

Platform

  • edX

Last Update

  • July 2, 2025
About this Course
  • Apply sought-after computer network and network security skills businesses need to protect the network and endpoint devices from unwanted intrusions  
  • Apply organization  policies to protect endpoint devices from attacks using firewall settings, and outbound and inbound rulesets  
  • Install, configure, apply patches, and use cloud-based software to find, quarantine, and remove malware and for intrusion detection systems  
  • Perform the tasks necessary to provide recommendations for network hardware devices, network security, and network monitoring and management 

Module 1 – Networking Fundamentals 

  • Module Introduction and Learning Objectives 
  • Computer Networks: Networking Hardware Devices  
  • Models, Standards, Protocols, and Ports 
  • Computer Networks: Wireless Networks and Standards  
  • Activity: Identifying Wireless Network Technologies 
  • Protocol Table 
  • Hands-On-Lab: Exploring Networking Ports and Protocols 
  • Reading: Designing a Basic Network Structure 
  • Hands-On-Lab: Designing a Basic Network Structure 
  • Hands-On-Lab: Ports and Protocols in Windows Defender 
  • Practice Quiz: Networking Fundamentals 
  • Summary 
  • Module 1 Glossary 
  • Module 1 Graded Quiz 
  • Discussion Prompt: Design a network structure for the future 
Module 2 – IP Addressing Routing and Switching 

  • Basics of IP Addressing 
  • Module Introduction and Learning Objectives 
  • IP Addressing - The Basics of Binary  
  • IP Address Structure and Network Classes  
  • IP Protocol and Traffic Routing  
  • Introduction to the IPv6 Address Schema  
  • Hands-On-Lab: IP Addressing and Subnet Masking 
  • Basics of Network Routing 
  • Layer 2 and Layer 3  Addressing  
  • Address Resolution Protocol  
  • Routers and Routing Tables Part 1 
  • Routers and Routing Tables, Part 2 
  • Routers and Routing Tables, Part 3  
  • Hands-On-Lab: Securing a SOHO Network  
  • Practice Quiz: IP Addressing Routing and Switching 
  • Summary 
  • Module 2 Glossary 
  • Module 2 Graded Quiz 
Module 3: Network Protocols 

  • Module Introduction and Learning Objectives 
  • Application and Transport Protocols Part 1  
  • Application and Transport Protocols Part 2  
  • Hands-On-Lab: Analyzing TCP and UDP Traffic with Wireshark 
  • Hands-On-Lab: Protecting Endpoints with OpenEDR 
  • DNS and DHCP  
  • Hands-On-Lab: Installing and Configuring DHCP  
  • DNS Filtering  
  • Hands-On-Lab: DNS Filtering 
  • Syslog Message Logging Protocol  
  • Flows and Network Analysis  
  • Port Mirroring and Promiscuous Mode  
  • User Behavior Analysis  
  • Practice Quiz: Network Protocols 
  • Summary 
  • Module 3 Glossary 
  • Module 3 Graded Quiz 
  • Discussion Prompt: Design a network structure for the future 
Module 4: Network Security 

  • Stateless Inspection  
  • Stateful Inspection  
  • Firewall Filters- IDS and IPS Systems  
  • Hands-On-Lab: Protocols and Ports in Windows Defender 
  • Hands-on Lab: Windows Firewall with Advanced Security 
  • Using Your Microsoft Windows Lab Workspace 
  • Hands-On-Lab: Configuring Firewalls in Microsoft Windows 
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems Compared 
  • Network Address Translation 
  • Hands-On-Lab: Intrusion Detection System Activity 
  • File Integrity Monitoring  
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)  
  • Network Access Control (C) 
  • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)  
  • Extended Detection and Response (XDR)  
  • Practice Quiz: Network Security Techniques 
  • Summary 
  • Module 4 Glossary 
  • Module 4 Graded Quiz 
Module 5: Fil Project  

  • Final Project Overview  
  • Final Project: Network Design and Security Configuration  
  • Peer-Graded Final Assignment 
Course Rating and Feedback 

  • Course Rating and Feedback 
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Course Wrap Up 

  • Course Wrap Up 
  • Congratulations and Next Steps 
  • Course Team and Acknowledgements 

Prerequisites and Hardware Requirements 
To succeed in this course, you require:

  • Microsoft Windows, Linux, or MacOS familiarity

  • Command-line proficiency

Instructors

Dr. Manish Kumar

SME

Dr. Manish Kumar holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Bangalore University, Bangalore, INDIA. With 16 years of teaching experience, he is an Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science and Engineering at RV University, Bangalore. Specializing in information security and digital forensics, he has published many research papers in reputed conferences and journals. Actively involved in research and consultancy, he regularly delivers workshops, technical talks, and training for engineering institutions, researchers, law enforcement, and the judiciary. He is a life member of the Computer Society of India (CSI), Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), and a senior member of The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).

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