Network Security & Firewalls
Course Description
The Network Security & Firewalls course focuses on the essential principles and practices for safeguarding network infrastructures against cyber threats. Participants will learn how to design secure networks, implement firewalls, detect intrusions, and manage network access controls. The course also explores encryption, VPNs, IDS/IPS systems, and modern threat prevention techniques. Through hands-on exercises, learners will gain practical experience in configuring and managing firewalls to protect organizational assets and ensure secure communication across networks.
Course Curriculum
- Understanding Network Security Fundamentals
- Importance of Network Protection in Modern IT
- Types of Cyber Threats and Attacks
- Network Security Goals: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA Triad)
- Security Policies and Best Practices
- Overview of Network Security Devices
- Identify and assess network vulnerabilities