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Fundamentals of Defending Systems

This course introduces the fundamentals of defending systems. Learn to effectively apply physical, logical, and administrative controls, and design resilient, secure network architectures to protect organizations.

  • Course
  • Intermediate
  • 15 hours
  • Updated: Jan 27, 2026

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Skills you'll learn

5 skills

  • Did framework
  • Network attack vectors
  • Technical communication
  • Cybersecurity fluency
  • Cybersecurity controls

Prerequisites

3 prerequisites

Prior to enrolling, you should have the following knowledge:

  • Cybersecurity fluency
  • Basic Python
  • Basic SQL

You will also need to be able to communicate fluently and professionally in written and spoken English.

Course Outline

  • 5 lessons
  • 1 project

Program Instructors

1 instructor

Unlike typical professors, our instructors come from Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies and have demonstrated leadership and expertise in their professions:

Richard Phung

Information Security Analyst

Richard Phung

Information Security Analyst

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  • Hands-on projects with expert feedback
  • Personalized career coaching and interview prep
  • Program Certificates

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