Computer Networks & Security
Faculty
Nick Sigulia
Senior Software Engineer, SPB TV Solutions
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Overview
This is an introductory course on computer networking, specifically the Internet. It focuses on modern network protocols, ranging from low-level protocols such as Ethernet to application protocols based on HTTP. The course also grounds many of the concepts currently used in practice, such as DNS security, dynamic routing, or load balancing.
Learning highlights
- After completing this course, students should be able to read and understand RFCs, implement their own networking tools and protocols, configure network hardware, as well as be able to recognize common security threats.
Course outline
4 classes
Session 1
Introduction.
Types of networks. Protocols hierarchies and overview
Session 2
Network configuration.
Practice network configuration, including NAT, static routing tables, etc
Session 3
Physical layer and protocols.
What runs through cables and how network adapters deal with it
Session 4
IPv4 and IPv6 protocol stacks.
Protocols that run the internet
Prerequisites
This course is one of three in a wholistic series.
Students that have already taken MSL-111 and those with prior experience with HTML, CSS, and Javascript building simple web pages will be good candidates for this module.
Nick is a software engineer with over a decade of experience focusing on distributed systems and software correctness. He studied Information Security at ITMO University in St. Petersburg, Russia, and is currently working at SPB TV Solutions, where he applies high-level instruments to low-level problems.
Nick’s areas of expertise are in Content Delivery Systems, Data Storage, DBMS, and Network Software.
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Computer Networks & Security
by Nick Sigulia
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
Jan 28 - Feb 15, 2019
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
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FAQ
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
Do I need a visa?
This depends on your case. Please check with the Spanish or Thai consulate in your country of residence about visa requirements. We will do our part to provide you with the necessary documents, such as the Certificate of Enrollment.
Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.