Network Security Fundamentals

Course provided by Model Institute of Engineering & Technology

5 modules

Master Network Security and Defend Digital Systems with Confidence

4.5 Level NCrF

National Credit Framework

30 Hours

Flexible Learning

Beginner Level

No prior experience required

Nano Credic Course

01 Credit

Course Overview

Network Security Fundamentals equips learners with the skills to protect networks against cyber threats, covering network protocols, common attacks, and defense mechanisms. Through hands-on practice with firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection, participants learn to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and secure digital environments, making it ideal for cybersecurity enthusiasts, IT professionals, and network administrators.

Key Learning Highlights

Grasp essential networking concepts and architectures
Recognize major cyber threats like malware and DDoS
Analyze and secure network vulnerabilities effectively
Get hands-on with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and encryption
Apply strong access control and authentication methods
Detect and respond swiftly to security incidents
Build proactive strategies for long-term network defense

Tools & Platforms Used

Firewall

IDS / IPS

Wireshark

Antivirus

Learning Outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of essential networking concepts and security terminology
Identify and evaluate major cyber threats targeting network infrastructure
Apply appropriate tools and techniques to secure and monitor network systems
Configure and manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, and encryption protocols effectively
Implement secure authentication and access control policies
Analyze network traffic to detect suspicious activities and respond accordingly

Master the course with just 5 Modules

This course guides learners from the basics of network architecture and digital threats to the hands-on implementation of core security measures. Starting with foundational concepts like protocols and vulnerabilities, participants explore tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption techniques. The journey concludes with practical skills in incident response and proactive defense strategies, empowering learners to secure networks confidently in real-world environments.

Introduction to Network Security Concepts

Overview of network threats, layered defense, CIA triad, attack vectors, security protocols (SSL/TLS, SSH, IPsec).

Firewalls and Access Control

Types of firewalls, stateless vs stateful filtering, NAT, ACLs; hands-on: configuring firewall rules in Cisco Packet Tracer.

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

VPN types (IPsec, SSL), tunneling, encryption, authentication; hands-on: site-to-site and remote-access VPN setup simulations.

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)

IDS vs IPS, signature-based and anomaly detection; hands-on: simulating network attacks and responses.

Wireshark Lab for Packet Analysis

Capturing and analyzing network traffic; identifying port scans, suspicious payloads, malformed packets, and sniffing behavior.

Roles

Network Security Analyst
Cybersecurity Specialist
SOC (Security Operations Center) Analyst
Junior Network Security Engineer
IT Security Technician
Information Security Associate
Security Support Engineer