--- title: Network Security and Management description: Learn network security essentials—segmentation, firewalls, VLANs, IDS, and IPS—to protect and manage modern IT infrastructures effectively. --- COURSE DETAILS # Network Security and Management [Discover More ](https://www.hubspot.com/) [Get Started ](https://www.hubspot.com/) - [ Back to courses ](https://library.horizon-controls.com/courses) #### Course Description “Network Segmentation” looks at the strategies crucial for enhancing security and ease of management within networks. “Firewalls” explores the diverse types of firewalls and their pivotal role in fortifying network defenses. “Introduction to LANs & VLANs” shows the workings of local area networks and how VLANs serve as a powerful tool for creating secure, segmented network environments. “Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)” covers the definition, characteristics, and types of VLANs, emphasizing their advantages. “Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)” details the functionality of these systems and the key aspects that make them a critical component of modern cybersecurity. **Who Will Benefit** Network administrators, IT security professionals, and systems engineers who want to enhance their skills in network security should attend this course. It is also suitable for those responsible for managing and securing network infrastructures in their organizations. Course Syllabus 7 Lessons  │ 1h 40m ![1-course syllabus](https://library.horizon-controls.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1-course%20syllabus.png?width=300&height=298&name=1-course%20syllabus.png) Network Security and Management - Introduction ![2-course syllabus](https://library.horizon-controls.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2-course%20syllabus.png?width=300&height=298&name=2-course%20syllabus.png) Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems in Network Security ![3-course syllabus](https://library.horizon-controls.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3-course%20syllabus.png?width=300&height=298&name=3-course%20syllabus.png) Network Segmentation ![4-course syllabus](https://library.horizon-controls.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4-course%20syllabus.png?width=300&height=298&name=4-course%20syllabus.png) Firewalls ![5-course syllabus](https://library.horizon-controls.com/hs-fs/hubfs/5-course%20syllabus.png?width=300&height=298&name=5-course%20syllabus.png) Introduction to LANs and VLANs  ![6-course syllabus](https://library.horizon-controls.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6-course%20syllabus.png?width=300&height=298&name=6-course%20syllabus.png) Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) ![7-course syllabus](https://library.horizon-controls.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Social/7-course%20syllabus.png?width=300&height=298&name=7-course%20syllabus.png) Network Security and Management - Assessment and Summary ![6-course syllabus](https://library.horizon-controls.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6-course%20syllabus.png?width=300&height=298&name=6-course%20syllabus.png) #### Additional Information **Software Requirements** Supported Operating Systems: Microsoft 8 (or higher version) Supported Mobile Operating Systems: iOS 11 (or higher version), Android 7.0 (or higher version) Supported Desktop Browsers: Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari Browser settings: JavaScript, Cookies, and Local Storage must be enabled + TLS Version 1.2 Learning Plan Alerts Corporate Enquiry ##### Overview Average Completion Time 1h 40m Time to Complete 90 days from first access Competency Level(s) Beginner to Intermediate Language English Certificate of Completion Yes #### Suggested for You ![Cybersecurity_fundamentals_image_course](https://library.horizon-controls.com/hubfs/Website/Cybersecurity_fundamentals_image_course.png) ###### Cybersecurity Fundamentals - Get Price - 1h 15m [Course Details ](https://library.horizon-controls.com/courses/cybersecurity-fundamentals) ![Advanced OT Cybersecurity Strategies](https://library.horizon-controls.com/hubfs/Website/Advanced%20OT%20Cybersecurity%20Strategies.png) ###### Advanced OT Cybersecurity Strategies - Get Price - 55m [Course Details ](https://library.horizon-controls.com/courses/advanced-ot-cybersecurity-strategies) ![Cybersecurity and Removable Media](https://library.horizon-controls.com/hubfs/Website/Cybersecurity%20and%20Removable%20Media.png) ###### OT Cybersecurity for Removable Media - Get Price - 1h 15m [Course Details ](https://library.horizon-controls.com/courses/ot-cybersecurity-for-removable-media) [![View Full Curricula](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/143958850/interactive-97175978178.png) ](https://cta-eu1.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIYwiLHdsZfur6VSzICPk5TGwMnAJzOmf5DzuvMc05zT4Lmq1ugOvYLt7zZ6kyaUTV3GEGMbJ8Ro84fKdd%2B3m40r%2BDD%2FQkmsFcLoSY%2FHR4Jjg%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=97175978178&portalId=143958850)