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Network Monitoring

Class Number: CISNET 10150149-2 - Network Monitoring
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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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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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:
CISNET 10150149-2 - Network Monitoring
Date:
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Delivery:
Other Distance Mode
Term:
2025 Fall Session 2

Class Notes

This class is taught through a combination of online-live and online instruction. A portion of the class must be attended live virtually during the scheduled dates and times, and the remaining instruction accessed online by the student any time. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinelivefaq.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
10/22/2025 - 12/19/2025 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10/22/2025 - 12/19/2025 Online Live Wednesday
5:30 PM - 8:20 PM

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