Introduction to Networking and Security Course
Length: 3 Weeks
The Introduction to Networking and Security course provides an overview of how the networking technologies underlying the internet function, as well as a look at security issues that face both home and business users and some suggestions for protecting your network. Topics will include:
• TCP/IP
• Internet Addressing
• The DNS system
• Methods of connecting to the internet
• Network operating systems
• Ethernet
• Protecting your home network
• Overview of business security threats
• Protecting your business network
• Sample business security policies
Who should take this course: This course is aimed at the web designer/developer who wishes to have a better understanding of the networking principles that underlie the internet and the security environment in which the web operates. This is not designed to make a student an expert in these topics, but to provide a framework of reference that can be useful when troubleshooting some website problems or during initial setup of a website when interacting with the web server administrator.
What is included: Guided readings, hands-on labs, video lectures for selected topics, hands-on project, constructive feedback from instructor on all assignments, and the ability to redo labs until understanding and a satisfactory grade is achieved.
Syllabus for Introduction to Networking and Security
| Week 1 | Internet Infrastructure | Chapters 1-6 (Gralla Book)
Instructor Supplied Materials Lab 1 (Lab will be reviewed by instructor when complete) Lab due: Friday of Week 2 |
| Week 2 | Internet Infrastructure | Chapters 7-10 and 42
Instructor supplied materials Lab 2 (Lab will be reviewed by instructor when complete) Lab due: Friday of Week 3 |
| Week 3 | Security | Chapters 44-52
Instructor supplied materials Quiz Quiz due: Friday of Week 3 |
For questions about WOW’s course or for registration information please contact WOW by completing the contact form on the contact page.
