Course Order:

Orientation
Network and Security - Applications 
Cloud Network Security Models

Term Length: 3 months

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These 2 courses will help you develop complementary skills related to private, public, and hybrid cloud security. Along the way, you will earn 8 competency units by completing each of the following assessments. 

1 Final Exam
1 Industry Certification
1 Final Project
Orientation

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  • Job Search and Application Support
  • Resume Help
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Courses

Network and Security – Applications

4 Competency Units

Skills:

  • Threat Assessment
  • Penetration Testing
  • Cybersecurity
  • Security Analysis
  • Network Security
  • Cryptography
  • Information Security Management
  • Access Controls
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Telecommunications
  • Cloud Computing Security
  • Computer Hardware
  • Encryption
  • Wireless Network Security
  • Computer Forensics
  • Risk Management
  • Incident Response
  • Data Security
  • Corporate Governance
  • Information Systems Security
  • Regulatory Compliance

Learning Activities:

  • Curated Readings
  • Videos
  • Assisted Labs
  • Final Exam

Cloud and Network Security Models

4 Competency Units

Skills:

  • Security Administration
  • Cloud Computing Security
  • Network Architecture
  • Networking Basics
  • Cloud Computing Architecture
  • Network Security
  • Information Systems Security

Learning Activities:

  • Curated Readings
  • Videos
  • Knowledge Checks
  • Real-Life Scenarios
  • Final Project
  • Final Exam