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CIS102B — Networking Fundamentals, Part 2

Applied Bachelor’s Degree In Computer Information Systems

Course ID: CIS102B
Course Credits: 4

Applied Bachelor’s Degree In Computer Information Systems Program Availability:

California Institution
New Mexico Institution

About CIS102B — Networking Fundamentals, Part 2

This course represents the 2nd half of a two part class that focuses on IP networking, common network and Internet communication protocols, network and Internet services and applications, security and risk, Wide Area Networking technologies and protocols, connectivity of LANs and WANs, WAN virtualization technologies, network monitoring, network management and change management.

Topics Covered in Course

CIS102B Topics

Explain the ways IP supports communication across networks.
Explain the protocols and processes used to locate Internet resources.
Describe how common protocols work with IP to support network communications.

Describe popular Internet-based services.
Compare common network security risks, response options, and policies.
Explain network security technologies.
Explain common methods to secure data.
Analyze elements of IAM (identity and access management)
Describe methods to secure wireless connections.
Compare CANs, MANs, and WANs
Describe how the most common routing protocols route messages across WANs.
Describe common forms of multiplexing.
Compare lossless and lossy compression techniques.
Explain WAN service options for small businesses and residential consumers.
Explain WAN service options for enterprises.
Explain WAN virtualization technologies.
Describe popular cloud-supported technologies.
Explain how project management, application lifecycle management, and change management help with planning for changes on a network.
Identify methods to analyze a proposed design or change.
Describe tools and methods used to monitor and manage a network.
Describe tools and methods used to deploy and manage cloud resources.

Prerequisites

Completion of CIS102A: Networking Fundamentals, Part 1

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