Network Foundations & Security Basics
This practical module dives deep into building and securing network infrastructures through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios. Participants will configure IP networks, manage firewalls, analyze live traffic, and deploy intrusion detection systems in secure lab environments. Learners will also simulate threat detection, harden network devices, and establish secure VPN connections using industry tools and techniques.
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Course Overview
Building on networking fundamentals, this course offers an immersive experience in defensive network security. Students will explore key concepts like IP addressing, VLAN segmentation, and routing, while gaining hands-on skills in firewall management, packet analysis, and intrusion detection. Using tools like Wireshark, pfSense, Snort, and Suricata, participants will practice securing network devices, detecting malicious traffic, and configuring VPNs. Realistic scenarios including firewall rule tuning, IDS alert analysis, and VPN hardening ensure holistic exposure to modern network defense techniques.
Skills you will learn
Configure IP addressing schemes, VLANs, and basic routing for secure network segmentation.
Deploy and manage firewall solutions using iptables, pfSense, and Cisco ASA devices.
Capture and analyze network traffic with Wireshark to detect suspicious activities and protocol anomalies.
Set up and fine-tune intrusion detection systems like Snort and Suricata for threat monitoring.
Harden network devices and VPNs by applying secure authentication, encryption, and remote management best practices.
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