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Practical Network Security
Become a true Network Professional & get audits done like an expert with our interactive Network Security Course.
- Practice in 44 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 18 Interactive Lessons and 105 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
Intermediate Self-paced · 1 year access
44 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
18Interactive Lessons
105Topics
44LiveLab
9Videos
156Flashcards
156Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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From learning about the security infrastructure to training, get your hands deep into the world of security with our Practical Network Security Course.
Prepare for security assessments with practical approaches & prevent technical or non-technical threats from reaching your organizations.
Start your journey to security with our interactive lessons & practice with gamified assessments, designed especially to make learning fun.
- Practically Learn about process security audits.
- Prepare for technical security audits and Penetration tests.
- Understand security infrastructure and policies.
- Analyze the impact of threats & types of threats.
- Prepare with examples of Information Security Controls.
- Secure zones, networks & remote access in various domains.
- Utilize Best Practices for Firewalls, Router And Switches, VPN & Wireless Network
- Prepare for Audit Management as both Auditor & Auditee.
Course Highlights
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18 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
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44 Hands-On LiveLabs Interactive guided scenarios with instant evaluation
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1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
18 Interactive Lessons · 105 topics01 Introduction +
02 Basics of Information Security 8 topics +
- Why Information Security
- What Is Information Security
- Goals
- Methods
- Tools
- Beyond Confidentiality Integrity Availability (CIA)
- Responsibility of Information Security
- Perspective of Information Security
03 Threat Paradigm 5 topics · 13 LiveLab +
- Threat Paradigm
- Attackers or Threat Agents
- Threat Motivation
- Threat Impact
- Types of Attacks
13 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Information Security Controls 2 topics · 9 LiveLab +
- Information Security Controls
- Examples of Information Security Controls
9 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Decoding Policies, Standards, Procedures, & Guidelines 6 topics +
- Documents Hierarchy
- Policy
- Standards
- Procedures and Guidelines
- Document Format
- Decoding Policies and Standards
06 Network Security Design 11 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Network Security Design Principles
- Defense in Depth
- Security Zones and Network Segmentation
- Secure Remote Access
- Secure Third Party Access
- Least Privilege
- Segregation of Duties
- Encryption
- High Availability
- Network Access Control (NAC)
- Security of Test Environment
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Know Your Assets 6 topics +
- Identifying Assets
- Different Types of Assets
- Asset Responsibility
- Asset Valuation
- Asset Classification/Rating Review
- Audit Requirement
08 Implementing Network Security 7 topics · 6 LiveLab +
- Introducing Assets to Production Environment
- Pre-Production Check List
- Best Practices for Network Design
- Best Practices for Firewall
- Best Practices for Routers and Switches
- Best Practices for VPN
- Best Practices for Wireless Networks
6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Secure Change Management 3 topics +
- Change Management
- Secure Change Management Process
- Audit Requirements
10 Vulnerability and Risk Management 5 topics +
- Vulnerability and Risk Management
- Common Vulnerabilities Found in the Network Environment
- Vulnerability and Risk Management Process
- Handling Zero Day
- Audit Requirements
11 Access Control 17 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Introduction
- Identification
- Authentication
- Authorization
- Accounting
- Access Control Policies and Procedures
- Access Control Implementation
- User Registration and De-Registration
- Password Management
- Asset Classification
- Access Provisioning
- Network Admission Control (NAC)
- Privilege User Access Management
- Remote Access Management
- Third Party Access Management
- User Access Review
- Audit Requirements
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Capacity Management 4 topics +
- Capacity Management
- Documented Policies and Procedures
- Capacity Management Process
- Audit Requirements
13 Log Management 8 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Logging
- Log Management Process and Documentation
- Log Generation
- Log Transmission
- Log Storage
- Log Analysis
- Log Disposal
- Audit Requirements
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
14 Network Monitoring 7 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Monitoring
- Physical, Environmental, and Content Monitoring
- System Monitoring Standards and Procedures
- Traffic Monitoring
- Device Monitoring
- Log Monitoring - Security Information and Event Management
- Audit Requirements
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
15 Information Security Audit 3 topics +
- Information Security Audit
- Audit Management from the Auditor's Side
- Audit Management from the Auditee's Side
16 Technical Compliance Audit 4 topics +
- Technical Compliance Audit
- Technical Compliance Audit from the Auditor's Point of View
- Technical Compliance Audit from the Auditee's Point of View
- Good Practices to Avoid Compliance Findings
17 Penetration Testing 5 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Penetration Testing (Pen Test)
- Stages of Penetration Testing
- Pen Testing vs. Vulnerability Assessment
- Pen Testing from the Auditee's Point
- Good Practices to Avoid Vulnerabilities
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
18 Appendix 4 topics +
- Appendix 1: Vulnerability Management Sheet
- Appendix 2: Risk Management Sheet
- Appendix 3: Sample Compliance Task List
- Appendix 4: Risk Acceptance Form
Hands-On Labs Our edge
44 LiveLabs- Analyzing the WannaCry Ransomware Attack
- Capturing Packets Using Wireshark
- Configuring WPA/WPA2/WPA3 for Personal and Enterprise Use
- Analyzing Malware Using VirusTotal
- Detecting Rootkits
- Examining Spyware
- Conducting Vulnerability Scanning Using Nessus
- Cracking Passwords Using Cain and Abel
- Using Rainbow Tables for Cracking Passwords
- Performing ARP Spoofing
- Configuring a Wireless AP
- Performing a Phishing Attack Using a SET
- Simulating a DDoS Attack
- Observing an MD5-Generated Hash Value
- Observing an SHA-256-Generated Hash Value
- Configuring IPSec
- Examining PKI Certificates
- Configuring a VPN
- Configuring a Windows Firewall
- Implementing Physical Security
- Performing Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption
- Using a Digital Signature
- Configuring Security Zones
- Implementing Least Privileged Access
- Enabling an ACL
- Assigning Different Classes of IP Addresses
- Configuring NAT
- Managing Windows Firewall Using the Control Panel
- Creating a DMZ
- Configuring a Router
- Configuring AAA for Device Access Control
- Implementing MFA on Mobile Devices
- Enforcing a Password Policy
- Disabling User Accounts
- Managing User Accounts
- Viewing and Exporting Event Logs
- Configuring Syslog and Observing the Log Settings
- Analyzing Linux Logs for Security Intelligence
- Monitoring the Network
- Configuring Firewall Rules and Monitoring Network Logs Using pfsense
- Exploiting SNMP
- Performing Reconnaissance on a Network
- Using Nmap for Network and User Enumeration
- Performing Vulnerability Scanning Using OpenVAS
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What are the 5 types of network security?+
There are Five famously known network security types -
- Firewalls
- VPNs
- AntiVirus
- Access control
- Intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
Can non-technical users take this course?+
Yes. Network security is a must for every organization. Non-technical individuals can play an eminent role in ensuring security & preventing threats from reaching the target. The course is designed to help individuals from various platforms learn about network security.
Do I need prior experience?+
No, you do not need to have any formal experience to take this course. However, a basic knowledge of systems & networks can prove to be helpful.
Is the Network Security course worth it?+
Definitely! The scope of technical advancements is never-ending and so is the scope of threats. Network security is non-negotiable. The course can open various doors of opportunities for students & learners.
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