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Network Fundamentals II

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This module provides comprehensive coverage of Network Fundamentals II concepts and techniques. Topics covered include Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), Basic Concepts, Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), Internet Protocol (IP), Introduction to Network Fundamentals 2, and more.

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The Network Fundamentals II module provides structured coverage of essential concepts and techniques in Network Fundamentals II. The module covers topics including Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), Basic Concepts, Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), Internet Protocol (IP), Introduction to Network Fundamentals 2, and more.

Recommended prior knowledge:

  • General understanding of cybersecurity concepts

Introduction to Network Fundamentals 2

As mentioned in the previous part of the network training series, networking is a very comprehensive topic. There are many different types of networks today. There may be a wide variety of devices within these networks, depending on the structure of the network. The technologies in these devices may contain different technical information.

This part of the network training series is a continuation of the previous section and covers the basic networking topics a SOC analyst should know from the security perspective. If you have not completed the previous network training module, you can access it from the link below:

--> Network Fundamentals I

We recommend to complete the topics in this training without skipping any parts to be able to master the fundamentals of networking.

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