Network Defense & Security

About Course

The Network Defense & Security course equips participants with the practical knowledge and technical skills required to protect enterprise networks from cyber threats. It focuses on building secure network architectures, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, implementing defensive controls, and responding to evolving threats. The course prepares participants for real-world roles in network security operations.

25 modules and 12 lab projects

Understand the principles of network security and risk management
Identify and defend against malware, phishing, DDoS, and insider threats
Analyze and secure wired and wireless network traffic
Design secure perimeters and configure firewalls and VPNs
Deploy IDS/IPS, DMZs, and effective network segmentation
Harden endpoints and servers using patching and HIPS tools
Implement access control, authentication, and secure baselines
Apply regulatory standards like ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR
Conduct network security audits and enforce security policies
Use honeypots and threat emulation for proactive defense
Analyze network behavior to detect anomalies
Secure cloud and hybrid infrastructures
Incorporate cyber threat intelligence into defense strategies

Course Content

Part 1: Fundamentals of Network Defense

Module 1: Principles of Network Security and Risk Management
Module 2: Network Components, Protocols, and OSI Model Defense Points
Module 3: Threat Types: Malware, Phishing, DDoS, and Insider Attacks
Module 4: Securing Wired and Wireless Networks
Module 5: Network Traffic Analysis and Packet Inspection

Part 2: Perimeter Security and Firewalls

Part 3: Endpoint and Server Defense

Part 4: Security Policies and Compliance

Part 5: Advanced Defensive Tactics

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Network Defense & Security

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Course Content

Part 1: Fundamentals of Network Defense

Module 1: Principles of Network Security and Risk Management

Module 2: Network Components, Protocols, and OSI Model Defense Points

Module 3: Threat Types: Malware, Phishing, DDoS, and Insider Attacks

Module 4: Securing Wired and Wireless Networks

Module 5: Network Traffic Analysis and Packet Inspection

Part 2: Perimeter Security and Firewalls

Module 1: Designing Secure Network Perimeters

Module 2: Configuring and Managing Firewalls

Module 3: Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)

Module 4: Network Address Translation (NAT) and VPN Security

Module 5: Security Zones, DMZs, and Network Segmentation

Part 3: Endpoint and Server Defense

Module 1: Endpoint Hardening and Antivirus Strategies

Module 2: Server Protection: Patch Management and OS Hardening

Module 3: Host-based Intrusion Prevention Systems (HIPS)

Module 4: Access Control and Authentication Mechanisms

Module 5: Secure Configuration Baselines and Monitoring

Part 4: Security Policies and Compliance

Module 1: Understanding Network Security Policies and Procedures

Module 2: Data Classification and Acceptable Use Policies

Module 3: Regulatory Standards: ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR

Module 4: Conducting Network Security Audits

Module 5: Creating and Enforcing Incident Response Policies

Part 5: Advanced Defensive Tactics

Module 1: Honeypots, Deception Systems, and Threat Emulation

Module 2: Network Behavior Analysis and Anomaly Detection

Module 3: Advanced Firewall Configurations and Custom Rules

Module 4: Securing Cloud and Hybrid Networks

Module 5: Cyber Threat Intelligence for Defensive Strategy