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Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals

Palo Alto Networks

In the Network Security Fundamentals course by Palo Alto Networks, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of network security principles and techniques. This course delves into the fundamental tenants of network security, including physical, logical, and virtual addressing, packet encapsulation and lifecycle, and network and endpoint security technologies.

Throughout the course, you will explore various modules such as "The Connected Globe," "Physical, Logical, and Virtual Addressing," "Packet Encapsulation and Lifecycle," "Network and Endpoint Security Technologies," and "Networking and Security Principles." Each module offers a detailed examination of crucial aspects of network security, providing valuable insights into broadcast domains, layer addressing, security devices, cryptography, and much more.

  • Gain insights into general network security concepts and their applications
  • Learn about broadcast and collision domains, Internet of Things, and enterprise networking technologies
  • Understand the concepts of physical, logical, and virtual addressing, including layer 2 and layer 3 addressing
  • Explore networking models, protocol filtering, OSI model, and packet encapsulation
  • Discover network and endpoint security technologies, including SSL certificates, IPSec, and cryptography
  • Learn about networking tools, system administration, and the secure enterprise with Strata NGFW

By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge required to describe general network security concepts and implement basic network security configuration techniques, making you adept at maintaining a secure network computing environment.

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Course Modules

The Network Security Fundamentals course covers a wide range of topics including broadcast and collision domains, layer addressing, packet encapsulation, network and endpoint security technologies, and networking principles.

Network Security Fundamentals: Module 1 - Course Information

Module 1 - Networking Security and Why It Matters

  • Understand the significance of network security and its impact on computing environments
  • Explore the roles and responsibilities related to network security
  • Gain insights into the syllabus and certification opportunities

Network Security Fundamentals: Module 2 - The Connected Globe

Module 2 - The Connected Globe

  • Learn about broadcast and collision domains
  • Explore the Internet of Things and enterprise networking technologies
  • Understand the functionalities of hubs, switches, and routers

Network Security Fundamentals Module 3 - Physical, Logical and Virtual Addressing

Module 3 - Physical, Logical, and Virtual Addressing

  • Understand layer 2 and layer 3 addressing with a focus on forwarding and subnetting
  • Gain knowledge of physical, logical, and virtual addressing concepts

Network Security Fundamentals: Module 4 - Packet Encapsulation and Lifecycle

Module 4 - Packet Encapsulation and Lifecycle

  • Explore networking models and the OSI model
  • Understand protocol and packet filtering, as well as packet encapsulation
  • Learn about NetFlow Traffic Analyzer and layer 3 routing

Network Security Fundamentals: Module 5 - Network and Endpoint Security Technologies

Module 5 - Network and Endpoint Security Technologies

  • Gain insights into SSL certificates, IPSec, and security devices
  • Learn about ransomware and the future of ransomware
  • Understand network and endpoint security technologies, default passwords, and cryptography

Network Security Fundamentals: Module 6 - Networking and Security Principles

Module 6 - Networking and Security Principles

  • Explore networking tools and the roles of system and network administrators
  • Discover the implementation of Strata NGFW for secure enterprise applications
  • Prepare for the final exam covering the comprehensive course content
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