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Network Security: Implementing Basic Network Security

by Michael Teske

Networking is a challenging topic. This course will teach you the introductory basics of network security.

What you'll learn

Understanding network security is a fundamental challenge. In this course, Network Security: Implementing Basic Network Security, you’ll learn fundamental concepts of network security. First, you’ll explore network security terms and concepts. Next, you’ll discover how to test security access controls. Finally, you’ll learn how to determine which network services are present. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of basic network security concepts needed to progress to more advanced network challenges.

Table of contents

Implementing Basic Network Security
8mins
Analyze Network Traffic to Identify Malicious Activity
9mins

About the author

Michael Teske is a principal security author with Pluralsight helping people build their skills toolkit. Michael has 25+ years of experience in the IT Ops/Cloud/Cybersecurity industry including 17 of those years as an IT instructor at a technical college, focusing on Microsoft server infrastructure, security and automation. Michael attained his MBA with an emphasis in Computer Information System Security several years ago. Michael still keeps up with the industry as an independent consultant in ... more

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