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Network Defense Fundamentals: Training for IT Beginners
Building Strong Foundations in Cybersecurity and Information Protection

What you will learn

Understanding Network Defense Goals: Learn the purposes and approaches of network defense.

Basics of Network Security Protocols: Gain knowledge of various network security protocols.

Linux Fundamentals for Network Security: Acquire basic Linux concepts relevant to network security.

Types of Network Security Controls: Understand different physical and technical security controls.

Identification and Authentication Methods: Learn about various identification and authentication techniques.

Implementing Physical Security Measures: Understand the importance and methods of physical security in network defense.

Technical Controls like Firewalls and IDS/IPS: Gain insights into firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS).

Virtualization and Cloud Computing Security: Explore security aspects of virtualization and cloud computing.

Wireless Network Security: Learn about encryption and authentication methods in wireless networks.

IoT Device Security: Understand security best practices for Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI): Delve into various cryptography techniques and PKI infrastructure.

Data Security Techniques: Learn about data encryption, backup retention, and data loss prevention solutions.

Practical Implementation of Security Solutions: Implement and test security solutions like IDS/IPS and VPNs through mini-projects.

Description

Introducing the “Network Security Mastery” course, a comprehensive training program designed for IT beginners and network students eager to delve into the fundamentals of network security. In today’s digital age, safeguarding information and data is of paramount importance, and this course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to excel in the field of cybersecurity.

This course is ideal for individuals who may have a basic understanding of Linux programming, as it provides a solid foundation in network defense and information security. Our primary goal is to enable trainees to recognize their competency and expertise in network defense and information security skills, ensuring they are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape.


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The curriculum is thoughtfully structured and covers a wide range of topics, making it accessible and engaging for learners at various levels. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

  • Introduction: Explore the objectives of network defense, gain insights into various defense approaches, understand network security controls, and delve into essential Linux concepts.
  • Identification, Authentication, and Authorization: Learn about different types of identifications, authentications, and authorizations in the context of network security.
  • Network Security Controls: Understand the importance of physical security, explore physical security attack vectors, and grasp various security controls, including environmental controls.
  • Technical Controls: Dive into network segmentation, firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxy servers, VPNs, and antivirus/anti-malware software.
  • Virtualization and Cloud Computing: Explore virtualization components, OS virtualization security, cloud computing, and its benefits.
  • Wireless Network Security: Learn about wireless network encryption, authentication methods, and security measures.
  • IoT Device Security: Understand IoT architecture and security best practices.
  • Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure: Explore cryptography techniques, encryption algorithms, hashing algorithms, and PKI infrastructure.
  • Data Security: Discover data security controls, including data encryption, file encryption, and data backup retention.
  • Mini Projects: Gain hands-on experience with the implementation of IDS/IPS, VPN setup, and firewall configuration on Linux-based systems.

By the end of this course, you’ll possess a comprehensive understanding of network security and defense, preparing you to tackle real-world challenges in the field. Join us on this journey to become a proficient network security expert. Your cybersecurity career starts here.

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Content

Introduction

The goals of Network defense
The overview of the different types of network defense approaches
The different types of Network security controls
Basic Linux concepts

Identification, authentication and authorization

The different types of identifications (overview)
The different types of authentications (overview)
The different types of authorization (overview)

Network security controls: physical controls

Understanding the importance of physical security
The different physical security attack vectors
Understanding the various environmental controls

Network security controls: technical controls

Understanding Network segmentation and its types
Understanding the different types of firewalls and their roles
Understanding the different types of IDS/IPS and their roles
The different types of proxy servers and their benefits
The fundamental understanding of VPN and their importance in a network
Overview of antivirus/anti-malware software

Virtualization and cloud computing

Understanding virtualization and its components
OS virtualization security
Cloud computing and its benefits
Overview of different types of cloud computing service
Importance of cloud computing and its best practice

Wireless network security

Wireless network encryption mechanism
Understanding the different types of wireless network authentication methods
Wireless security measures and wireless security tools

IoT device Security

Understanding IoT architecture and communication models
Understanding the best practice tool for IoT for security

Cryptography and public key infrastructure

Cryptography techniques
The different Encryption algorithm
The different hashing algorithm
Different cryptography tools and hash calculators
PKI infrastructure

Data security

The different data security controls for data encryption
File encryption, removable-media encryption and disk encryption
Methods and tools for data backup retention: Part 1
Methods and tools for data backup retention: Part 2
DLP&S (data loss prevention and solutions)

Mini Projects

The implementation of an IDS/IPS (Snort) on a Linux based system
Installation of snort and its libraries. (Both Linux and ubuntu)
Configuration of snort for IDS/ IPS functionalities
Time-zone configuration and swap files in firewall
How to set-up a VPN
Firewall configuration