Network security is an important investment for any organization because it helps protect their computer systems and the data those systems contain from unauthorized access, tampering, or destruction. Network security solutions can help organizations protect their networks from a variety of threats, including intrusions, malware, and DDoS attacks. By implementing network security solutions, organizations can help ensure the integrity of their systems and data, and protect themselves from financial and legal damages.

Network security engineers are hired to protect an organization's computer networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, or destruction. They work to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, protect against cyber attacks, and respond to security incidents. Network security engineers are in high demand as organizations become increasingly aware of the importance of cybersecurity.

A network security engineer can earn a good salary depending on their experience and the type of company they work for. For example, a network security engineer for a small company may only earn around $50,000 per year, while a network security engineer for a large company may earn around $100,000 per year.

If you're looking to become a network security professional, the MCSI MNSE certification is a great qualification to have. This certification proves that you have the skills and knowledge necessary to secure an organization's networks. It also demonstrates that you're up-to-date on the latest security threats and how to protect against them.

This certification will equip you with the skillset necessary to carry out the following tasks:

• Develop information security registers, policies, procedures and checklists
• Perform network reconnaissance and scan for network vulnerabilities
• Harden legacy Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Harden Windows 10 and Microsoft Office
• Deploy network-wide security countermeasures using GPOs

MCSI is one of the most respected and trusted names in cyber security education and training. Our certifications teach critical skills, knowledge and abilities needed to advance a career in cyber security. Our courses are comprehensive and up-to-date, and our instructors are experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping students learn. MCSI provides the real-world skills and knowledge you need to protect any organization from cyber threats.

• Apply fundamental Governance, Risk and Compliance techniques in the enterprise

  • Performing Gap Assessments
  • Using RASI charts
  • Proposing multiple ways to manage cyber risks
  • Developing a Risk Register
  • Undertaking a Cyber Maturity Survey
  • Creating checklists for Information Security Audits
  • Developing Information Security policies and procedures
• Perform network reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning

  • Discovering insecure domains and sub-domains
  • Passively mapping out an organization's Internet-facing attack surface
  • Scanning machines with Metasploit, NMAP and OpenVAS
• Enumerate vulnerabilities on Windows machines

  • Missing security patches
  • Privilege escalation vulnerabilities
  • Insecure administration access
• Harden Windows operating systems

  • Insecure legacy network services
  • Deploying application whitelisting
  • Protecting legacy desktop and server applications
  • Hardening PowerShell
  • Securing Windows 10
  • Hardening Microsoft Office
• Deploy security in large-scale networks

  • Deploying network-wide security countermeasures using GPOs
  • Developing ELK filters to detect intrusions