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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Network Security course offers an introduction to network and computer security. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to evaluate works in commercial and academic security and will have the fundamental skills in security research.

The Network Security online course begins with a tutorial on the basics of cryptography, cryptanalysis, and systems security. The later chapters cover a number of monographs and seminal papers in a wide range of security contexts.

The Network Security syllabus covers basic topics like authentication, security protocol design and analysis, security modelling, and trusted computing. Some advanced topics like key general management, programme safety, intrusion detection, DDOS detection, and mitigation are also covered later on.

The Network Security certification by Udacity includes a variety of readings, most of which will come from seminal papers in the security field. The provider will provide the link to these papers on the course website itself. In addition, you will also receive critical reference materials.

The Highlights

Taught by Industry Professionals
Rich Learning Content
Self-Paced Learning
Free course
Interactive Quizzes
Intermediate-level course
Takes approximately 16 weeks to complete

Programme Offerings

Instructor videos
Rich learning content
Interactive Quizzes
free course
Intermediate-level Course
Taught by industry professionals
Self-paced learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

Network Security fee structure

Course	Fees
Network Security certification fee	FREE

Eligibility Criteria

To make the most of the Network Security programme, you need intermediate to advanced programming skills. On top of that, you must also be familiar with basic computer networking and information security principles.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Cryptography

Upon completing the Network Security certification course, you will be able to:

Build systems resistant to modern attacks
Understand the important role of network security in the modern world
Follow the latest trends in defence and attack technologies

Admission Details

To enrol in the Network Security classes, you must:

Visit the course page: https://www.udacity.com/course/network-security--ud199
Click on the “Start Free Course” option at the top of the webpage.
Login or Sign up using your Udacity or social credentials. You can use either your Facebook or Google IDs to complete the sign-up process.
Once enrolled, you can begin the programme straight away.

Application Details

You just need to sign up or register for an Udacity account to enrol in the Network Security course. You can register using your Google or Facebook account, or you can create an account using your first name, last name, email address, and generating a password.

The Syllabus

Underground infrastructures
Malware-Based Attacks, Phishing, & Fraud
DDoS Attacks

Web Security Models & Security and Internet Protocols
Social Engineering and Human Factors
Penetration Testing

Attack-Tolerant Systems
Botnet detection & Cloud Security
Evasive and Mobile Malware

Instructors

Georgia Tech Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Does the course have assignment deadlines?

No, the course is completely self-paced, which means that you don’t have to worry about deadlines and can learn at your own pace.

2: Is this online Network Security course offered someplace else?

Yes, Georgia Tech offers this course as CS 6262.

3: Who are the Network Security course instructors?

The course is taught by Wenke Lee and Catherine Gamboa.

4: Do I need to fulfill any specific prerequisites for this course?

Yes, you must be familiar with basic information security and computer networking principles. Also, you must have intermediate to advanced programming skills.

5: How many lessons does this course have?

The course has three lessons - Large-Scale Attacks, Testing and Security Assessments, and Advanced Topics.