Code: CYB201 Technical Foundations

Network Security

Securing the backbone of digital communication

Free 56 Hours English Released: 2026

About This Course

This course covers the design, implementation, and protection of secure networks. Topics include network architectures, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, wireless security, and secure protocols. Students gain hands-on exposure to securing enterprise networks and analyzing network traffic to identify threats.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for students with a background in computer science or networking who are interested in learning about the principles and techniques of securing computer networks.Technical cybersecurity students

Course Resources
Video Lessons
Audio Narration
Practical Activities
Flash Cards
Certificate of Completion

Course Content

This module covers the basic concepts and principles of computer networking and network security, including common threats and network security technologies

This module covers the common network security protocols and standards that are used to secure networks and communications.

This module covers the concepts and principles of wireless network security, including threats, protection measures, and monitoring and management techniques.

This module provides an overview of cloud security including threats, protection measures, tools, and techniques.

This module covers the process and practices of implementing network security, including common attacks and countermeasures, the AAA framework, and network security assessment and monitoring concepts.

Requirements & Specs
  • Prerequisite: Cyber Threats, Attacks, and Defense Mechanisms
  • Technical Specs: TBA
  • Track: Technical Foundations (Core)
Learner Competencies

Upon successful completion, learners will demonstrate:

  • Correctly use core terminology (threat, vulnerability, risk, control).
  • Explain cybersecurity as a business & societal concern.
  • Distinguish technical vs. non-technical dimensions.

  • Identify common threats (malware, phishing, insider).
  • Recognize basic attack patterns.
  • Relate threats to real-world consequences.

  • Describe baseline security controls.
  • Explain the role of policies & user awareness.
  • Apply security thinking to everyday scenarios.