Name: TOP LOC 052025 Computer Networks and Security
Start: 2026-06-08
End: 2026-06-12
Location: Remote Leader Led/RLL

The objective of this training is to enable participants to understand the fundamental principles of computer networking, including network architecture, protocols, and communication methods, and to develop the skills necessary to identify, prevent, and respond to security threats and vulnerabilities within networked systems, thereby enhancing organizational cybersecurity posture.

Target Group

Network administrators and engineers, IT security professionals, network technicians, and trainees seeking foundational knowledge in networking and security

Requirements

Basic understanding of computer network systems, networking concepts, and network security.

Your Benefits

Upon completion of the training, students will have the skills and knowledge to build secure, efficient, and resilient network environments, ultimately safeguarding organizational assets and supporting business continuity.

Methods

Instructor Leader Led/ILL: Physical classroom environment

Remote Leader Led/RLL: Virtual classroom environment

Hybrid: ILL or RLL. You can attend the course on-site or remotely.

Equipment and Setup Requirements for Remote Leader Led Training:

Equipment to participate in a video conference e.g. headset.
Two PCs or one PC with dual screens.
Further information will be provided prior to the start of the course.

Key Features

Uses of Computer Networks and Reference Models
The Physical Layer (Guided Transmission, Wireless Transmission, Communication Satellites, The Public Switched Telephone Network, The Mobile Telephone System)
The Data Link Layer (Data Link Layer Design Issues, Error Detection and Correction, Elementary Data Link Protocols, Example Data Link Protocols)
The Medium Access Control Sublayer (Multiple Access Protocols, Ethernet, Wireless LANs, Broadband Wireless)
The Network Layer (Network Layer Design Issues, Routing Algorithms, Congestion Control Algorithms, Quality of Service, Internetworking, The Network Layer in the Internet)
The Transport Layer (The Transport Service, The Internet Transport Protocols: TCP/UDP)
The Application Layer (DNS—The Domain Name System, Electronic Mail, The World Wide Web, Multimedia)
Network Security (Cryptography, Symmetric-Key Algorithms, Public-Key Algorithms, Digital Signatures, Management of Public Keys, Communication Security, Authentication Protocols, E-Mail Security, Web Security, Social Issues)