With this free online course, learn to secure an organization's network with the help of intrusion prevention systems.

Cybercriminals are always looking for vulnerabilities within organizations' networks. They don't hesitate to penetrate and exploit the network if they find one. In this scenario, the importance of network security measures must be addressed. At Digital Partner, we strive to equip learners with the necessary knowledge of today’s digital world, including essential cybersecurity and network security information.

This course focuses on Intrusion Prevention System(s), a technology organizations readily implement to protect their networks from vulnerabilities. Along with detailed discussions on this technology, the course also explains Intrusion Detection Systems, their variants, and other network protection technologies, such as firewalls, Network Forensic Analysis tools, anti-malware technologies, and honeypots. A brief discussion on evasion techniques used by hackers and cybercriminals is also given. This will help students understand how criminals can evade network security measures.

The course also explains how Intrusion Prevention and Detection Systems work together and complement other network security tools. Overall, this basic course will provide cybersecurity learners with an excellent introduction to the topic. After completing the course assessment, they can apply for the Alison certificate.