Provide a reflection of at least 500 words (or 2 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied, or could be applied, in a practical manner to your current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study.
Requirements:
Provide a 500 word (or 2 pages double spaced) minimum reflection.
Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used those must be properly cited.
Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from this course.
Demonstrate a connection to your current work environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment.
You should NOT, provide an overview of the assignments assigned in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace.
Course topics –
1. fundamentals of a firewall, various network security threats and issues
2. network security roles and responsibilities and who within an IT organization is accountable for these security implementations.
3. motivations of hackers and malicious computer network intruders.
4. why you need a firewall, best placement for a firewall, limitations of a firewall
5. VPN policy and deployment plan
6. elements of network security design, network security management
7. common firewalls and common firewall implementations.