Course Description

The Network Defense Essentials course provides foundational skills required to protect, monitor, and secure computer networks against modern cyber threats. This course introduces learners to core network security concepts, defensive technologies, attack prevention strategies, and essential tools used to safeguard digital infrastructures.

Designed for beginners and aspiring cybersecurity professionals, this course covers real-world defensive techniques such as configuring firewalls, using intrusion detection systems, securing network devices, monitoring traffic, and understanding common network attacks. Students gain practical knowledge of how to build and maintain secure network environments.

This course is ideal for students, IT beginners, security enthusiasts, and professionals looking to strengthen their defensive cybersecurity foundation.

 Key Highlights  Network Security Fundamentals

Learn the basics of network structures, communication models, protocols, and key security principles.

 Understanding Network Threats & Attacks

Identify common network attacks such as DoS, MITM, sniffing, spoofing, and malware infiltration.

 Firewall & Access Control Basics

Understand how firewalls work, how to create rules, and how access control protects network assets.

 Intrusion Detection & Prevention (IDS/IPS)

Learn how IDS/IPS systems detect malicious activity and help prevent intrusions.

 Secure Network Configuration

Master the essentials of hardening routers, switches, wireless networks, and network devices.

 Network Traffic Monitoring

Use tools and methods to detect anomalies, suspicious behavior, and potential threats.

 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

Understand how VPNs secure remote communication and protect sensitive information.

 Endpoint & Server Protection

Learn how to protect internal devices and servers from exploitation and unauthorized access.

 Hands-On Defensive Techniques

Practical exposure to packet filtering, log analysis, safe network setups, and defensive responses.