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  • This course covers current and evolving data network technologies, protocols, network components, and the networks that use them, focusing on communication to and from the Internet and Local area networks. Course content includes Internet architecture, organization, and protocols including Ethernet, 802.11, routing, switching, OSI and TCP models, DNS, SNMP, DHCP, and more. Students will be presented with Internet-specific networking tools for searching, testing, debugging, and configuring networks and network-connected host computers. At the graduate level, students will be given real world examples, with best practice and business use cases as related to the content on hand, as well as threats and mitigation steps. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
  • - Introduce communication fundamentals as they relate to popular communication models such as the TCP and OSI models.
  • - Provide an understanding of the distributed nature of the internet.
  • - Discuss the requirements for communication between local area networks and internet.
  • - Identify and define protocols needed for LAN and WAN communication.
  • - Learn the basics of analyzing, inspecting, and monitoring network traffic.
  • - Become aware of threats to networks and networked devices.
  • - Utilize tools for doing basic network reconnaissance.
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Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Network Concepts

Course Overview

Instructor Welcome

Module 1 Overview

Lesson 1.1: Networks Defined

Lesson 1.2: Network Mediums

Lesson 1.3: Best Practices and Considerations in Real Life

Course Welcome

Syllabus

Software Requirements

Module 1 Readings

Module 1 Summary

Network Topology Worksheet

Cabling Worksheet

Module 1 Summative Assessment

Meet and Greet Discussion

Module 2: OSI, TCP, and Network Addressing

Module 2 Overview

Lesson 2.1: OSI Model & TCP Model

Lesson 2.2: Switching - Layer 2

Lesson 2.3: Routing - Layer 3

Lesson 2.4: Best Practices and Considerations in Real Life

Module 2 Readings

Module 2 Summary

IP Scanning with Angry Scanner

Module 2 Summative Assessment

Module 3: Network Installation and Configuration

Module 3 Overview

Lesson 3.1: Configuring Wired Network Devices

Lesson 3.2: Switches, Routers, and Device Overview

Lesson 3.3: Wireless Network Concepts

Lesson 3.4: WiFi Devices, Access points, and POE

Lesson 3.5: Best Practices and Considerations in Real Life

Module 3 Readings

Module 3 Summary

Network Device Information Checklist

Module 3 Summative Assessment

Module 4: Network Management

Module 4 Overview

Lesson 4.1: Protocols

Lesson 4.2: Network Segmentation

Lesson 4.3: Best Practices and Considerations in Real Life

Module 4 Readings

Module 4 Summary

Network Discovery with NMAP

Module 4 Summative Assessment

Module 5: Network Security Concepts

Module 5 Overview

Lesson 5.1: Defining Basic Security Principles

Lesson 5.2: Common Threats and Vulnerabilities

Lesson 5.3: Security Controls for Networks

Lesson 5.4: Best Practices and Considerations in Real Life

Module 5 Readings

Module 5 Summary

Network Recon with NMAP

Module 5 Summative Assessment

Module 6: Network Analysis

Module 6 Overview

Lesson 6.1: Capturing Network Traffic

Lesson 6.2: Network Monitoring Concepts

Lesson 6.3: Best Practices and Considerations in Real Life

Module 6 Readings

Module 6 Summary

Network Discovery with Wireshark

Module 6 Summative Assessment

Module 7: Network Troubleshooting

Module 7 Overview

Lesson 7.1: Troubleshooting Methodology

Lesson 7.2: Upper OSI Layer Issues

Lesson 7.3: Best Practice and Considerations in Real Life

Module 7 Readings

Module 7 Summary

Basic Trouble Shooting

Module 7 Summative Assessment

Module 8: Software Defined Networks and the Cloud

Module 8 Overview

Lesson 8.1: Software Defined Networking

Lesson 8.2: Cloud Networking Concepts

Lesson 8.3: Best Practices and Considerations in Real Life

Module 8 Readings

Module 8 Summary

Module 8 Summative Assessment

Course Summative Assessment

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