Course Overview
This course provides a holistic view of modern network security including operating system hardening, firewalls, intrusion-detection systems, VPNs and Encryption. Physical Security, Standards, System Security and Security Policies are also included.
-
100% online course - Study anywhere, anytime – all you need is a reliable internet connection
-
Level: Basic to Intermediate
-
Course Duration: 40 Hours
Course Access: 2 Years -
6 months, 24-hr remote access to a virtual lab allows you to learn, train and practice your skills in your own time.
-
Trainer Online Support
-
Exam Code: CNSS - Hours 2, Type: Multiple Choice 100 Questions
(Exam voucher available only upon full payment)
-
Exam Voucher and Online Labs are included
ICSI | CNSS Certified Network Security Specialist
Course curriculum
-
1
Network Security and Cyber Defense
-
Introduction
-
-
2
CNSS Lab
-
CNSS Lab
-
-
3
Module 1: Introduction to Network Security
-
Network Basics
-
Guided Exercise: Analysing Network Traffic
-
Guided Exercise: Analysing Telnet Network Traffic
-
Basic Network Utilities
-
Guided Exercise: Using Basic Network Utilities
-
The OSI Model
-
Threat Classification
-
Security Terminology
-
Approaches of Network Security
-
Law and Network Security
-
Quiz
-
-
4
Module 2: Types of Attacks
-
Denial of Service Attacks
-
Buffer Overflow Attacks
-
IP Spoofing
-
Guided Exercise: Preventing IP Spoofing
-
Session Hijacking
-
Quiz
-
-
5
Module 3: Fundamentals of Firewalls
-
What is a Firewall
-
Firewall Types
-
Firewall Implementation
-
Proxy Servers
-
Windows Firewalls
-
Guided Exercise: Configuring Windows Firewall
-
Linux Firewalls
-
Guided Exercise: Configuring iptables Rules
-
Quiz
-
-
6
Module 4: Intrusion-Detection Systems
-
7
Module 5: Fundamentals of Encryption
-
The History of Encryption
-
Modern Encryption Methods
-
Windows and Linux Encryption
-
Guided Exercise: Enabling BitLocker
-
Guided Exercise: Encrypting a Folder Using EFS
-
Hashing
-
Guided Exercise: Hashing
-
Cracking Passwords
-
Guided Exercise: Cracking Passwords
-
Quiz
-
-
8
Module 6: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
-
Introduction to VPN
-
VPN Protocols
-
IPSec
-
SSL/TLS
-
VPN Solutions
-
Quiz
-
-
9
Module 7: Operating System Hardening
-
Configuring Windows
-
Guided Exercise: Password Policies
-
Configuring Linux
-
Guided Exercise: Linux File Permissions
-
Guided Exercise: Disabling Linux Services
-
Operating System Patches
-
Quiz
-
-
10
Module 8: Virus Attacks and How to Defend
-
Virus Types and Attacks
-
Virus Scanners
-
Antivirus
-
Guided Exercise: Scanning for Viruses
-
Virus Infection and Identification
-
Trojan Horses
-
Spyware or Adware
-
Quiz
-
-
11
Module 9: Security Policies
-
User Policies Definition
-
Guided Exercise: Analysing Policies
-
System Administration Policies
-
Access Control
-
Quiz
-
-
12
Module 10: Assessing System Security
-
Risk Assessment
-
Conducting an Initial Assessment
-
Probing the Network
-
Guided Exercise: Probing the Network
-
Vulnerabilities
-
Guided Exercise: Learning about Vulnerabilities
-
Documenting Security
-
Quiz
-
-
13
Module 11: Security Standards
-
ISO Standards
-
NIST Standards
-
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
-
PCI DSS
-
Quiz
-
-
14
Module 12: Physical Security and Recovery
-
Physical Security
-
Disaster Recovery
-
Fault Tolerance
-
Guided Exercise: Backup Windows 10
-
Guided Exercise: Backup files using CPIO
-
Guided Exercises: Backup files with Tar
-
Quiz
-
-
15
Module 13: Attackers Techniques
-
Hacking Preparation
-
Guided Exercise: Passive Information Gathering
-
The Attack Phase
-
Hacking Wi-Fi
-
Quiz
-
-
16
Exam Information
-
Exam Information
-
Pricing options
-
£500.00
Regular price
What is included in this course
-
Modular structure – student-directed path
-
Knowledge Checks at end of each module and the course
-
Lab Guided Exercises and answer files
-
6 months 24x7 remote access to a virtual lab
-
Instructor email support
-
Digital Certificate of Completion
-
Exam Voucher