Advanced
Network Security
Network Security and Defence
Network Security and Defence
Instructor
KATE BASSEY
80 hours
0 enrolled
About this course
This course prepares learners to protect, monitor, and defend computer networks against cyber threats. It combines theory, hands-on labs, real world case studies, and defense tactics for professionals aiming for careers in cyber security, network administration, SOC operations, and IT security engineering.
Course Content
OSI & TCP/IP Models
120 min
Network topologies & devices
120 min
Cabling & basic configuration
120 min
Lab: Build small LAN setup
120 min
DHCP, DNS, HTTP(S), FTP
120 min
Ports & protocols
120 min
IPv4 vs IPv6 fundamentals
120 min
Lab: Packet analysis with Wireshark
120 min
Cyber threat landscape & risk concepts
120 min
Encryption basics
120 min
Security policies & standards
120 min
Assessment: Security concept quiz
120 min
Firewalls (types & deployment)
120 min
VPN, NAT, ACLs
120 min
IDS/IPS overview
120 min
Lab: Configure firewall rules
120 min
Network segmentation & VLANs
120 min
DMZ architecture
120 min
Reducing attack surface
120 min
Case Study: Designing a secure enterprise network
120 min
User account control
120 min
Authentication & MFA
120 min
Endpoint protection strategies
120 min
Lab: Implement access control policies
120 min
Threat Detection & Monitoring
120 min
Logging fundamentals
120 min
Real-time network monitoring tools
120 min
Lab: Use monitoring tool to detect anomalies
120 min
IR phases (prepare → respond → recover)
120 min
Forensics basics
120 min
Defense playbooks
120 min
Simulation: Incident response tabletop exercise
120 min
Wi-Fi security (WPA2/WPA3)
120 min
Cloud service security basics
120 min
Zero trust fundamentals
120 min
Lab: Secure wireless configuration
120 min
Threat hunting basics
120 min
Behavioral analytics
120 min
SIEM dashboards, event correlation
120 min
Project: Threat hunting scenario
120 min
IR phases (prepare → respond → recover)
120 min
Forensics basics
120 min
Defense playbooks
120 min
Simulation: Incident response tabletop exercise
120 min
Comprehensive review
120 min
Capstone defence lab
120 min
Final exam/certification preparation
120 min
Prerequisites
Basic IT literacy (Windows and networking fundamentals) is recommended.
Learning Outcomes
• Hands-on labs & real world scenarios
• Certification alignment (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, CCNA Sec)
• Career support (job placement assistance at some academies)
• Certification alignment (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, CCNA Sec)
• Career support (job placement assistance at some academies)
Capstone Project
• Comprehensive review
• Capstone defence lab
• Final exam/certification preparation
• Capstone defence lab
• Final exam/certification preparation
Target Audience
• IT professionals and students
• Network administrators & system engineers
• Aspiring cyber defence specialists
• Network administrators & system engineers
• Aspiring cyber defence specialists
This course includes:
- 80 hours of video
- Downloadable resources
- Certificate of completion
- Lifetime access