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Overview

Dive deeper into how do you actually build and secure a home network that includes lots of wireless devices.

Duration

7 hours

Mode of learning

Online

Difficulty level

Beginner

Credential

Certificate

Home Networking Basics
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Highlights

  • 64% got a tangible career benefit from this course
  • 17% got a pay increase or promotion
  • 62%started a new career after completing these courses
  • Certification Course
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Home Networking Basics
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Course details

What are the course deliverables?
  • This Course Plus the Full Specialization
  • Shareable Certificates
  • Self-Paced Learning Option
  • Course Videos & Readings
  • Practice Quizzes
  • Graded Assignments with Peer Feedback
  • Graded Quizzes with Feedback
  • Graded Programming Assignments
More about this course
  • Wireless requires different configurations than a wired network. Both wireless and wired networks are susceptible to security threats and attacks. You will work through the different types of threats and attacks that typically occur and understand the different software tools that can be used to mitigate those security threats.At the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • 1. Build and secure a home wireless network.
  • 2. Connect and configure a home wireless router in order to provide a secure connection to the Internet.
  • 3. Describe different methods of connecting devices to a home network, including wired and wireless connections.
  • 4. Explain how Wi-Fi communication is implemented in a small LAN environment.
  • 5. Explain the inherent risks associated with wireless network connectivity.
  • 6. Implement the best practices for securing wireless network access, including methods for secure authentication and encryption.
  • 7. Describe common types of network security threats and attacks.
  • 8. Explain how software tools can mitigate network security threats.
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Curriculum

Module 1: Building a Home Network

Module 2: Connecting to the Internet

Module 3: Taking Security Seriously

Module 4: Securing the Network & User Devices

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