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Network Connectivity XINC 1103

Cybersecurity Professionals Microcredentials Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

​Building on previous work, this course will apply that learning to a home-office network. Students will set up a home router and add devices to a home network. They will implement security on the home network including a firewall and wireless authentication.​

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

2.0

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Describe the components needed to build a home network
  • Explain how Wi-Fi traffic is controlled
  • Configure a wireless LAN device
  • Describe different types of network security threats
  • Explain how security tools can be used to mitigate network security threats
  • Implement user authentication for wireless security
  • Configure firewall settings​​

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2022

Related Programs

Network Connectivity (XINC 1103) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Energy

  1. Essentials of Data Networks
    Microcredential Part-time

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