Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

Project URL: https://coursera.org/share/2a016bdb010793a6385b1e2b0d2ddfc0

By the end of this course, you will develop a greater understanding of network architecture, operations, intrusion tactics, common types of network vulnerabilities and attacks, and how to secure networks. You’ll also be introduced to common network protocols, firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), and system hardening practices.

  • Define types of networks
  • Describe physical components of a network
  • Understand how the TCP/IP model provides a framework for network communication
  • Explain how data is sent/received over a network
  • Explain network architecture