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Network Monitoring

Credits: 2
Course Number: 10-150-149

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Course Description

10-150-149 NETWORK MONITORING ...this course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, process and understanding of protocol analysis at the packet level focusing on network performance, real-time monitoring of network traffic, and the configuration of Intrusion Detection Systems to continually monitor network traffic for security anomalies. (Prerequisite: 10-150-200, Cisco Intro)

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?

This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Configure packet capture software on a monitoring station.
  2. Create filters in packet capture software to display specific types of communication.
  3. Implement various methods of capturing network traffic.
  4. Capture packets based on mid-level network protocols such as TCP, UDP, and ICMP.
  5. Capture packets based on typical network applications such as HTTP, FTP, DNS, and others.
  6. Create a baseline of network traffic that is considered normal in a given environment.
  7. Use packet capture software to monitor network traffic for deviations from normal baseline traffic.
  8. Configure intrusion detection software (IDS) to continuously monitor network traffic for deviations from normal network traffic.
  9. Create IDS rules to alert network administrators when specific network traffic is observed.

Class Details

Class Number:
23920
Delivery:
Blended - Less than 50% Online
Term:
Spring 2025
Session:
8W2
Instructors:
Joseph Kopet
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$335.20 *

Class Notes

  • This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
03/26/25 - 05/20/25 Anytime
Anytime
Online
03/26/25 - 05/14/25 W
5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room BT253

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost