z/OS Networking Security Foundations

z/OS Networking Security Foundations, course code MF0202EN, is an IBM Systems course hosted on Cognitive Class for users of IBM z/OS Communications Server who want basic network security knowledge on the mainframe. The page rates it intermediate, estimates 8 hours of effort, lists English as the language and states that a certificate is offered. Six modules run in order: a network security overview, network cryptography fundamentals, Application Transparent TLS (AT-TLS), IPSec, the z/OS Encryption Readiness Technology (zERT) and intrusion detection services (IDS). The page also describes a digital badge earned after completing the course and passing a badge assessment quiz with a score of 80 percent; the badge description says the earner has a foundational understanding of z/OS network security and can begin using communications facilities on z/OS for basic operations.

Cognitive Class states that learning on the site is free of charge, and the course page's structured data lists the price as free. Because IBM's badge programme is administered through Credly and the free status of IBM badges is stated on the course page rather than a pricing page, this record carries the certificate of completion and mentions the badge as described. The subject is narrow: it assumes you work with, or plan to work with, z/OS systems.