EC-Council Network Defense Essentials - Self-paced

Length 365 days access
Inclusions Exam voucher

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Why study this course

Begin Your Cybersecurity Journey with Hands-On, Technical Foundational Skills in Network Security.

Network Defense Essentials covers the fundamental concepts of information security and network defense. This introductory cybersecurity course is designed for today’s entry-level information security or cybersecurity career professionals and is ideal for learners aspiring to pursue a career in cybersecurity. The course gives a holistic overview of the key components of information security, which include identification, authentication, and authorisation, virtualisation and cloud computing, wireless networks, mobile and loT devices, and data security. The interactive labs component ensures that learners receive the hands-on, practical experience required for a future in cybersecurity. N|DE-certified learners have an assured means of formal recognition to add to their resumes and demonstrate their expertise and skills to prospective employers. Put your newly acquired abilities to the test with an exhilarating Capture the Flag (CTF) Exercise seamlessly integrated in our Capstone project. This CTF is seamlessly integrated by live virtual machines, genuine software, and real networks, all delivered within a secure and regulated sandbox environment. With these exclusive hands-on, human-versus-machine CTF challenges you will develop the hands-on proficiencies essential for success in your cyber professional role.

14+ hours of premium self-paced video training
11 Lab Activities in a simulated lab environment
750+ pages of ecourseware
Capstone Projects with Real-World CTF Challenges
Year Long access to courseware and 6-month access to labs
Proctored Exam Voucher with 1-year validity
Increase your value in the job market to advance your career
Globally Recognised EC-Council’s Certificate

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What you’ll learn

Key issues plaguing the network security
Essential network security protocols
Identification, authentication, and authorisation concepts
Network security controls
- Administrative controls (Frameworks, laws, acts, and security policies)
- Physical controls (Physical security controls, workplace security, and environmental controls)
- Technical controls (Network segmentation, firewall, IDS/IPS, honeypot, proxy server, VPN, SIEM, UBA, and anti-malware)
Fundamentals of virtualisation, cloud computing, and cloud security
Wireless network fundamentals, wireless encryption, and security measures
Fundamentals of mobile and IoT devices and their security measures
Cryptography and PKI Concepts
Data security, data encryption, and data backup and data loss prevention techniques
Network traffic monitoring for suspicious traffic

EC-Council at Lumify Work

The International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) is a member-based organisation that certifies individuals in various e-business and information security skills. It is the owner and creator of the world famous Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) and Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT) certifications and cyber security courses. Lumify Work is the partner of choice for EC-Council in Australia.

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Who is the course for?

School students, graduates, professionals, career starters and changers, IT / Technology / Cybersecurity teams with little or no work experience.
High-school students who aspire to get an early start on their cybersecurity career and master the fundamentals of security online.
College or University students who are preparing for a cybersecurity career and aiding their IT education.
Working professionals who are preparing to start with cybersecurity or switch to the field from another domain.

Course subjects

Network Security Fundamentals
Identification, Authentication and Authorisation
Network Security Controls - Administrative Controls
Network Security Controls - Physical Controls
Network Security Controls - Technical Controls
Virtualisation and Cloud Computing
Wireless Network Security
Mobile Device Security
IoT Device Security
Cryptography and PKI
Data Security
Network Traffic Monitoring

Refer to the N|DE Outline for a deeper dive into the N|DE curriculum.

Prerequisites

No IT / Cybersecurity Experience Required.

Terms & Conditions

The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.

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