Advanced Network Security

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Aim

Program Objectives

Program Structure

Week 1: Network Security Foundations and Threat Mitigation

Module 1: Understanding Network Security Threats and Vulnerabilities

• Fundamentals of Network Security
  • CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability.
  • Common attack vectors: DoS/DDoS, MITM, Phishing, SQL Injection, and Insider Threats.
  • OSI Model and security challenges at each layer.
• Threat Intelligence and Risk Assessment
  • Cyber threat intelligence frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain.
  • Risk assessment methodologies: Qualitative vs. Quantitative analysis.
  • Threat modeling and vulnerability scanning (Nmap, Nessus).

Hands-On Lab:

• Performing vulnerability scanning using Nmap and Nessus.

Module 2: Perimeter Security and Firewall Implementation

• Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
  • Stateful vs. Stateless firewalls.
  • Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) and Application-Layer Filtering.
  • Implementing Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, and Fortinet Firewalls.
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
  • Signature-based vs. anomaly-based detection.
  • Deploying Snort and Suricata for real-time threat monitoring.

Hands-On Lab:

• Configuring firewall rules and setting up IDS/IPS for attack detection.

Week 2: Secure Network Architecture, Encryption, and VPNs

Module 3: Secure Network Design and Zero Trust Security

• Implementing a Secure Network Infrastructure
  • Network segmentation, VLANs, and Microsegmentation.
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Identity & Access Management (IAM).
  • Implementing a DMZ and network segmentation with Cisco ISE.
• Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA)
  • Least privilege access and software-defined perimeters.
  • Implementing Network Access Control (NAC).

Hands-On Lab:

• Configuring VLAN segmentation and Zero Trust security policies.

Module 4: VPNs, Secure Tunneling, and Encryption

• Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for Secure Connectivity
  • IPsec vs. SSL VPNs.
  • Configuring Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPNs.
  • WireGuard and OpenVPN for secure tunneling.
• Encryption and Data Protection
  • Symmetric vs. Asymmetric encryption (AES, RSA, ECC).
  • Implementing TLS/SSL for encrypted communication.
  • PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) and Digital Certificates.

Hands-On Lab:

• Configuring an IPsec VPN between two network segments.

Week 3: Advanced Threat Protection, Incident Response, and Compliance

Module 5: Advanced Threat Detection and Security Monitoring

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
  • Log analysis and real-time threat detection.
  • Implementing SIEM solutions (Splunk, ELK Stack, Graylog).
  • Detecting Indicators of Compromise (IoCs).
• Network Traffic Analysis and Anomaly Detection
  • Detecting DDoS and Malware propagation.
  • Configuring NetFlow and network telemetry.

Hands-On Lab:

• Using a SIEM tool to detect abnormal network behavior.

Module 6: Incident Response, Compliance, and Security Best Practices

• Incident Response Frameworks
  • NIST 800-61, SANS Incident Handling Process.
  • Developing an Incident Response Plan (IRP).
• Regulatory Compliance and Network Security Best Practices
  • GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 compliance.
  • Security hardening and patch management strategies.
  • Red Team vs. Blue Team security operations.

Hands-On Lab:

• Conducting a forensic analysis of a simulated network breach.

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