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Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training (GICAST)
Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training (GICAST)

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Week 6: Network security

Introduction

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Your course guide, Cory, explains that earlier in the course, you looked at a range of security techniques and technologies aimed at protecting your online identity, as well as your digital information, from malware.

This week explores different ways of protecting the underlying communication networks and computers we use from attack and you’ll also configure a firewall for the computers you use.

Week 6 game – Cyber Lingo

It is recommended that you use a desktop/laptop computer to play the games in this course, and use headphones where possible for the best audio experience.

Continue your learning by following the link to this week's game:

Week 6 game – Cyber Lingo (open this link in a new tab/window so you can come back here easily after playing the game) [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]

A note on learning pathways

Learning pathways are a recommendation only – you may choose to follow your own learning pathway and complete all sections, if you feel this will help you to complete the end of week quiz successfully.

Please note:

  • The Amber pathway includes the extended topics of the week.
  • The Green Pathway does NOT include the extended topics of the week.