Next Generation Firewalls in the AI Era is a free online short course from IT Masters, designed to help industry practitioners and business professionals understand the role and function of network security – starting with that essential device, the Next Generation Firewall (or NGFW) and examining all of this with the overhang of AI included – how will it change our approach and more?
This course will focus on the Palo Alto Networks range of next generation firewall products, but the lessons learned will be broadly applicable to all modern firewall infrastructure.
Join us on this engaging and practical journey to enhance your networking security expertise and take the next step in your IT career.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Cost
Free!
Duration
4 weeksEnrol Here
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Course Schedule
Module 1: Next Generation Firewalls 101
Module 2: Modern Security Problems require Modern (Firewall) Solutions
Module 3: It’s Always The Firewall’s Fault: Troubleshooting
Module 4: Network Security Beyond the Firewall
Assessment
Course Information
Who will present the webinars?
Iain Robertson is a senior engineer with nearly three decades’ experience in networking technologies. Iain has a Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering; a Master of Information Technology Management (in which his specialty was networking technologies); and a Master of Information Systems Security. Currently, Iain works for a large multinational vendor of security products, assisting some of Australia and New Zealand’s largest institutions with best practices in the security and networking space.
What is the aim of this short course?
The aim of the short course is to give you a ‘taster’ of what it is like to undertake postgraduate study via online learning with Charles Sturt University. In addition, this short course aims to introduce core networking security technologies in the era of AI to attendees, as a ‘fast start’ towards networking/cyber sec and AI subjects offered by Charles Sturt University and IT Masters.
What is included?
In addition to the weekly hour-long interactive webinars, you will be provided with suggested reading materials, an active discussion forum and a weekly activity to complete.
Is there a final exam?
Yes — the short course exam will be a timed, open-book exam that you will sit at your computer.
Do I get a completion certificate if I complete the course?
Yes — provided you receive a pass mark (50% or over) for course assessment, which comprises the exam and any available participation marks.
Are there any prerequisites for the course?
No, you can sit this short course all by itself but you may consider taking some of our beginner level short courses on Networking & SysAdmin and Cyber Security first.
Will the course qualify me for university credit?
Yes — successful completion of three or more of our short courses will qualify you for one credit for an industry elective subject in our postgraduate courses. Click here for further details.
Will I need to purchase any study materials to complete the course?
No — all essential materials will be supplied.
Will the webinars be recorded?
Yes — all webinars are recorded and you will be able to access them, and all other free course materials, by registering for the course.
