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Network Security
Intermediate 80 hours English Professional CertificateFREE
What you'll learn
Detect attacks happening inside networks
Collect evidence of network intrusions
Test systems for vulnerabilities
Use Snort for intrusion detection
Mitigate DNS, DHCP and MITM attacks
Defend networks against real attack scenarios
This course includes
80h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
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Instructor
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Jonathan S. Weissman
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Taught by Jonathan S. Weissman, a Principal Lecturer in the Department of Cybersecurity at the Rochester Institute of Technology, known for practical, lab-based security teaching.
Requirements
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals (CYBER501x) or equivalent
Who this course is for
- Aspiring network-security engineers
- SOC and blue-team staff
- Cybersecurity MicroMasters candidates
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Frequently asked questions
Yes — auditable for free, with an optional verified RITx certificate for about $399.
Yes — it assumes RIT's Cybersecurity Fundamentals course or equivalent background.
Yes — it's lab-driven, covering packet sniffing, port scanning, Snort and live attack/defend scenarios.
Eight weeks at 10–12 hours per week, instructor-paced.
Learners with security basics who want practical network-defence skills, including MicroMasters candidates.