Network Security (NS)

Description

This course provides a comprehensive overview of network security, beginning with fundamental concepts and the importance of securing digital communications. It then delves into the protocol stack, explaining how data moves through networks and where vulnerabilities can arise. The discussion on security weaknesses covers various risks, including software flaws and human errors that attackers exploit. To counter these threats, the course explores defensive technologies such as hardening, firewalls, honeypots and intrusion detection systems. Lastly, it addresses privacy concerns in networks, examining techniques to protect user data and ensure anonymity in digital interactions.