Network Security Architectures
Advanced network security design, implementation, and management for enterprise environments
Course Overview
This comprehensive 8-week course covers advanced network security design, implementation, and management for enterprise environments. Designed for network engineers, security architects, and IT professionals who need to design and implement secure network infrastructures.
Students will learn network security principles, defense-in-depth strategies, secure network design patterns, and advanced security technologies for protecting enterprise networks.
Learning Outcomes
Design secure network architectures for enterprise environments
Implement network segmentation and micro-segmentation
Configure advanced firewall and IPS technologies
Deploy secure VPN and remote access solutions
Implement network access control (NAC) systems
Design secure wireless network architectures
Configure network monitoring and threat detection
Implement secure cloud network architectures
Course Details
8 weeks (64 hours)
Virtual & In-Person
Strong networking knowledge
Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, pfSense
What's Included
- Virtual network lab environment
- Enterprise firewall configuration
- Network segmentation exercises
- VPN and remote access setup
- Network architecture design project
Course Curriculum
8 comprehensive modules covering advanced network security architecture design and implementation
Week 1
Network Security Fundamentals
- •Network Security Principles and Concepts
- •Defense-in-Depth Strategy
- •Network Threat Landscape
- •Security Architecture Design Principles
- •Risk Assessment for Network Infrastructure
Week 2
Network Segmentation and Isolation
- •Network Segmentation Strategies
- •VLAN Security and Implementation
- •Micro-segmentation Techniques
- •Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)
- •Network Isolation Best Practices
Week 3
Firewall and IPS Technologies
- •Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Configuration
- •Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
- •Application Layer Filtering
- •Threat Intelligence Integration
- •Firewall Rule Optimization
Week 4
Secure Remote Access
- •VPN Technologies and Protocols
- •SSL/TLS VPN Implementation
- •IPSec VPN Configuration
- •Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
- •Remote Access Security Policies
Week 5
Network Access Control
- •Network Access Control (NAC) Systems
- •802.1X Authentication
- •Device Compliance and Posture Assessment
- •Guest Network Security
- •BYOD Security Implementation
Week 6
Wireless Network Security
- •Wireless Security Protocols (WPA3, EAP)
- •Enterprise Wireless Architecture
- •Wireless Intrusion Detection Systems
- •Guest Wireless Network Design
- •Wireless Security Best Practices
Week 7
Network Monitoring and Detection
- •Network Security Monitoring (NSM)
- •Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- •Network Behavior Analysis
- •Threat Hunting in Network Traffic
- •Incident Response for Network Security
Week 8
Cloud and Hybrid Network Security
- •Cloud Network Security Architecture
- •Hybrid Cloud Connectivity
- •Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Security
- •Container Network Security
- •Final Project: Enterprise Network Security Design
Career Opportunities
Launch your career in network security architecture and design
Network Security Architect
Senior Network Engineer
Cybersecurity Engineer
Network Security Analyst
Infrastructure Security Specialist
Cloud Network Architect
Network Security Consultant
IT Security Manager
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