The Network Security and Defense program prepares learners to protect, monitor, and respond to threats across modern network environments. Covering foundational defense concepts through advanced incident response, the program explores network threats, security controls, policies, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, wireless security, traffic analysis, risk management, and recovery. Learners gain practical, defense‑focused knowledge aligned with real‑world security operations and incident handling.
Module 1: Computer Network and Defense Fundamentals Response & Handling
Module 2: Network Security Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks
Module 3: Network Security Controls, Protocols, and Devices
Module 4: Network Security Policy Design and Implementation
Module 5: Physical Security
Module 6: Host Security
Module 7: Secure Firewall Configuration and Management
Module 8: Secure IDS Configuration and Management
Module 9: Secure VPN Configuration and Management
Module 10: Wireless Network Defense
Module 11: Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis
Module 12: Network Risk and Vulnerability Management
Module 13: Data Backup and Recovery
Module 14: Network Incident Response and Management
Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
Identify and analyze network security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack methods.
Apply network security controls, protocols, and devices to protect infrastructure.
Design and implement network security policies aligned with organizational needs.
Configure and manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and wireless defenses.
Monitor and analyze network traffic to detect suspicious activity.
Conduct risk and vulnerability management to reduce exposure.
Apply backup, recovery, and incident response procedures to restore operations after security events.
Upon completion of this program, learners will be eligible to sit for the CND (312-38) Exam.
This course is offered in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, and Arabic.
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.