Network Security Beginner

Network Security Fundamentals

Marcus Rodriguez
8 weeks

Course Overview

Course Overview

Network Security Fundamentals provides a comprehensive introduction to securing computer networks. You’ll learn both defensive techniques and common attack vectors to become a well-rounded security professional.

What You’ll Learn

  • Understand network security principles and architectures
  • Configure and manage firewalls
  • Implement intrusion detection and prevention systems
  • Design secure network topologies
  • Deploy VPNs for secure communications
  • Monitor networks for security threats

Hands-On Labs

  • Configure firewall rules in pfSense
  • Set up Snort IDS
  • Deploy an IPSec VPN
  • Network traffic analysis with Wireshark
  • Build a secure network architecture

Enroll now to master network security!

Detailed Syllabus

01

Network Security Basics

Introduction to network security concepts

  • CIA Triad for Networks
  • Common Network Threats
  • Defense in Depth
  • Security Architecture
02

Firewalls and Network Segmentation

Understanding and implementing firewalls

  • Firewall Types
  • Packet Filtering
  • Network Segmentation
  • DMZ Configuration
03

Intrusion Detection and Prevention

Monitoring and protecting networks

  • IDS vs IPS
  • Signature-Based Detection
  • Anomaly Detection
  • SIEM Basics
04

VPN and Secure Communications

Encrypted network communications

  • VPN Technologies
  • IPSec and SSL/TLS VPNs
  • Zero Trust Networks
  • Secure Remote Access