Essentials of Network Security
This training is designed to provide participants with a deeper understanding of network security concepts and techniques. It covers advanced topics in network security, including secure network desig...
Delivery Method: Instructor-Led Training
Course Delivery Format: live
Course Level
Timeline
Price
£200
Description
This training is designed to provide participants with a deeper understanding of network security concepts and techniques. It covers advanced topics in network security, including secure network design, advanced firewall configurations, intrusion detection and prevention, secure wireless networks, and more.
Course Objectives
- Understand Advanced Threats: Deepen your understanding of modern cyber threats, including malware, advanced persistent threats (APTs), and insider attacks, and learn how to counteract them.
- Implement Secure Network Architectures: Design and implement secure network architectures using principles such as network segmentation, defense-in-depth, and zero trust.
- Advanced Firewall Management: Gain proficiency in configuring and managing advanced firewall rules, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), and application-layer filtering.
- Encryption and Secure Protocols: Explore the intricacies of encryption algorithms, digital certificates, and secure communication protocols, including TLS/SSL, IPsec, and SSH.
- Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing: Learn how to conduct thorough vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify weaknesses in networks and applications, and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Network Monitoring and Incident Response: Develop skills to monitor network traffic effectively, detect potential security breaches, and implement incident response plans to mitigate and recover from security incidents.
- Wireless Network Security: Understand the unique security challenges posed by wireless networks and master techniques to secure Wi-Fi networks and protect against unauthorized access.
- Authentication and Authorization: Explore advanced authentication mechanisms, multi-factor authentication (MFA), role-based access control (RBAC), and identity management systems.
- Security in Cloud and Virtualized Environments: Learn how to secure networks in cloud and virtualized environments, including best practices for securing virtual machines, containers, and cloud services.
- Security Compliance and Regulations: Understand the regulatory landscape and compliance requirements for network security, including GDPR, HIPAA, and industry-specific standards.
Course Outline
Course Outline for Essentials of Network Security
Secure Network Design
- Principles of secure network architecture
- Defense-in-depth strategies
- Segmentation and VLANs for security
- Network zoning and isolation
- DMZ design and best practices
Advanced Firewall Configuration
- Stateful vs. stateless firewalls
- Application-layer firewalls
- Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS)
- Deep packet inspection
- Managing firewall rulesets effectively
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
- Understanding different types of attacks
- Signature-based vs. anomaly-based detection
- IDPS deployment strategies
- Tuning and customizing IDPS rules
- Incident response using IDPS alerts
Secure Wireless Networks
- Encryption protocols: WPA3
- EAP
- RADIUS
- Wireless intrusion detection systems
- Rogue access point detection
- Guest network security
- Wireless network monitoring and management
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
- VPN fundamentals and types
- IPsec and SSL/TLS VPNs
- Site-to-site vs. remote access VPNs
- VPN encryption and authentication
- Configuring and securing VPN connections
Web Application Security
- Common web application vulnerabilities
- OWASP Top Ten vulnerabilities
- Web application firewalls (WAF)
- Secure coding practices
- Secure development life cycle (SDLC)
Network Access Control (NAC)
- NAC concepts and benefits
- Pre-admission and post-admission control
- NAC enforcement methods (802.1X
- MAC-based)
- Integration with identity and access management (IAM) systems
- Remediation and quarantine of non-compliant devices
Security Monitoring and Incident Response
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Log management and analysis
- Incident response process and phases
- Incident handling and documentation
- Post-incident review and lessons learned
Network Forensics
- Digital forensics vs. network forensics
- Capturing network traffic
- Analyzing packet captures
- Chain of custody and evidence preservation and Presenting findings in legal proceedings
Emerging Threats and Trends
- Internet of Things (IoT) security challenges
- Cloud security considerations
- Mobile device security
- Zero-day vulnerabilities and APTs
- Security in a hybrid work environment
Course Prerequisites
Participants should have a solid understanding of basic network security concepts, including firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection. Familiarity with networking protocols and basic command-line interfaces is also recommended.
Target Audience
- Network administrators and engineers
- Security analysts and engineers
- IT managers and professionals responsible for network security
- System administrators interested in enhancing their network security skills
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