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Advanced Networking Concepts: The course may assume a foundational understanding of networking concepts and protocols and build upon them to explore advanced topics relevant to network security. This could include TCP/IP fundamentals, OSI model, routing and switching, VLANs, and subnetting.Threats and Vulnerabilities: Students delve into the specific threats and vulnerabilities that affect computer networks, including malware, viruses, worms, Trojans, botnets, and ransomware. They learn how these threats exploit weaknesses in network infrastructure and protocols.Network Defense Strategies: The course covers various network defense strategies and technologies used to protect against cyber threats. This includes firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), secure gateways, network segmentation, and virtual private networks (VPNs).Secure Network Design: Students learn about best practices for designing and configuring secure network architectures. They explore principles such as defense-in-depth, least privilege, and the principle of least privilege to mitigate risks and enhance network security.Encryption and Tunneling: Encryption plays a crucial role in securing network communications. Students learn about encryption algorithms, key management, and secure communication protocols such as SSL/TLS and IPsec. They also explore tunneling protocols for secure data transmission over public networks.Wireless Network Security: With the proliferation of wireless networks, securing Wi-Fi and other wireless technologies is essential. Students learn about wireless security protocols (e.g., WPA2, WPA3), authentication mechanisms (e.g., EAP), and techniques for securing wireless access points and clients.Network Monitoring and Forensics: Students explore techniques for monitoring network traffic, detecting anomalies, and investigating security incidents. This includes packet sniffing, log analysis, traffic analysis, and forensic tools used to gather evidence and assess the extent of security breaches.Security Policies and Compliance: The course covers the development and implementation of network security policies and compliance frameworks. Students learn about regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS), industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001), and best practices for ensuring compliance and accountability.