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Network Security Foundations

Firewalls, segmentation and the networking fundamentals every security role needs.

8 weeks
Madhapur, Hyderabad · Live Online
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Overview

This is the foundational course for anyone starting a security career. You'll build a solid understanding of networking concepts and the controls used to secure them — the base every other security specialization builds on.

Who Should Attend

Complete beginners to security, or IT professionals formalizing their networking knowledge before specializing.

Prerequisites

None. This is our recommended starting point for the Cyber Security track.

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Curriculum

What you'll learn

Modules

01
Networking FundamentalsTCP/IP, DNS, routing — the protocols that everything else depends on.
02
Firewalls & SegmentationHow network boundaries are actually enforced.
03
Common Attack VectorsHow networks get attacked, so you know what you're defending against.
04
Security Monitoring BasicsAn introduction to the tools that watch network traffic.

Tools & Technologies

WiresharkpfSenseNmap

Projects You'll Build

Home Lab Network BuildStand up an isolated lab network and harden a base host against common attacks.

Career Roles This Prepares You For

Junior Network Security AnalystIT Security Support
Related resources

Go deeper before you enroll

Network Security Interview QuestionsWhat is a Firewall?
Certification

What you walk away with

A Skill IT Education certificate of completion, and — most importantly — a completed project for your portfolio. This is an academy certificate, distinct from third-party industry certifications like CEH or PMP, which are issued directly by their certifying bodies.

Before you enroll

Questions people actually ask

Should I start here even if I want to be a SOC Analyst?
If you're new to networking, yes — this gives you the foundation the SOC Analyst program builds on.

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