Advanced Networking 1a: Introduction; 1b: Protecting your Network

Semester A: The world has never been more connected than it is today, and through advancing network technologies, tomorrow will be even more tightly united. In this course, you will learn about a variety of different networks, their layers, and the different needs they address. You’ll uncover best practices for setting up secure remote access connections, techniques to troubleshoot and think strategically, and correct documentation. Lastly, you’ll learn tips to successfully communicate in the workplace.

Semester B: In this course you’ll learn the methods used to manage traffice, transmissions, and users based on organizational needs and the important decisions that go into building an optimal network. You’ll explore types of malicious attacks and the role that risk management plays in the strategic planning to prepare for, monitor, and efficiently remediate damage. Lastly, you’ll investigate processes that can be used to prevent, monitor, and notify of these events to employ action plans quickly.