Secure and Protect Networks

Develop skills needed to protect networks and prevent intrusions.

Picture yourself as a security professional with the mission to protect your company’s data from theft, damage, or disruption. Potential harm can come from a variety of sources. And the risk can quickly scale to a high-consequence event where you’ll have to react using the right knowledge. Network Security prepares you for tasks like these by developing the skills needed to design, implement and support security for network devices and ensure their integrity. Start building your expertise today and become an in-demand security professional tomorrow!

Recommended preparation: Basic understanding of computer networks (CCNA: Introduction to Networks and CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials or equivalent knowledge).

You'll Learn These Core Skills:

  • Develop an in-depth understanding of network security.
  • Design, implement, and support security for networked devices and data.
  • Earn critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.
  • Gain industry recognized skills aligned with the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework.