📌 Summary
This course provides an overview of Wi-Fi networking technologies, focusing on the 802.11 family of protocols. It covers the basics of network connectivity, security, and design, teaching students to create Wi-Fi security monitoring plans and understand how radio frequency properties influence Wi-Fi networks.
📂 Certification Overview
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🏆 Certification: Wireless Network Security (WNS)
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🎓 Issuing Organization: Department of Homeland Security
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📆 Date Earned: 01/04/2018
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📜 Certification Level: Intermediate
🎯 Key Learning Outcomes
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Wi-Fi vs. Other Wireless Technologies - Understand the difference between Wi-Fi and other wireless communication technologies.
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802.11 Protocols - Identify the major protocols in the 802.11 family and their roles in network security.
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RF Properties and Wi-Fi Design - Learn how radio frequency (RF) properties affect Wi-Fi network operation and design.
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Enterprise Wi-Fi Networks and CAPWAP - Understand the operation of enterprise Wi-Fi networks and the evolution of the Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) protocol.
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Wi-Fi Security and Monitoring - Learn about Wi-Fi security methods and how to develop a Wi-Fi security monitoring plan.
🚀 Skills Acquired
🛠 Core Skills
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Technical Skills: 802.11 protocols, Wi-Fi security, network design, RF properties
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Soft Skills: Network services, technical support, systems administration
💻 Tools and Technologies
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Wi-Fi Security Protocols - Learn to implement Wi-Fi security and develop monitoring plans.
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Enterprise Wi-Fi Systems - Understand and manage enterprise Wi-Fi networks and protocols like CAPWAP.
🗺 NICE Framework Domains
- Implementation and Operation
📜 Certification Details
- Verification Link: Wireless Network Security