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Be more aware of security risks on your computer and learn how to protect a computer network successfully
Computer networks are central to modern digital communication technologies, however, network security is constantly under attack from both external and internal sources. This free online course about the fundamentals of network security covers topics such as active and passive attacks on networks, encryption, symmetric and asymmetric key systems, authentication using certification authorities, and access control using passwords and firewalls. This course will be of interest to IT professionals who want to learn more about network security or students who are interested in a career as an IT or network administrator.
Fundamentals of Network Security is originally from and published by OpenLearn and has a duration of 1-2 Hours for the average learner.
 Content Type
- Video: None
- Audio: None
- Animation: None
- Assessments: Yes
- Course Rating:
 (5/5 10161 )
Certification Availability
- PDF Download: Yes
- Parchment: Yes
- Framed Parchment: Yes
- Type: course
Education Level
- Approximate FETAC Level: Level 5
- Approximate NQF Level (UK): Level 3
- Other: Higher High Secondary School
- Age appropriateness: 16+ Years
- Minimum Grade/Class Level: Higher High Secondary School
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this course you will understand and be more aware of the potential threats that are continuously experienced in computer networks today. You will know the measures that need to be taken to avoid these problems in your own computer network. You will know the businesses that are more at risk of security concerns and the actions taken to reduce these concerns in a business. You will understand factors of security, such as encryption, that are used to protect computer networks.
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