Network and Cyber Security: Cisco Certification Prep

Learn In-Demand Networking and Cyber Security Skills For Network Engineers and Certification Prep

What you'll learn
- Learn essential network security techniques to protect against attacks like ARP spoofing and MAC flooding.
- Defend against MITM attacks with SSL/TLS and BPDU Guard for wireless and device security.
- Master TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, and NTP security to safeguard your network infrastructure.
- Learn threat mitigation strategies for IP Spoofing, SSL stripping, and SQL Injection attacks.
- Understand Linux security practices and how to manage user access in security zones.
- Integrate security into DevOps workflows with CI/CD pipeline security best practices.
- Learn advanced data center techniques such as STP manipulation, BPDU Guard, and Root Guard.
- Get hands-on experience with downloadable practice labs

Requirements
- Basic knowledge of networking concepts and protocols
- Students with CCNA level knowledge or studying for exam
- Packet Tracer (optional)

Description
In today’s interconnected world, network and data security is more crucial than ever. Whether you are a Network Engineer, DevOps engineer, or someone aspiring to break into the networking field, understanding network and cyber security is essential. This complete course will guide you through every aspect of network and cyber security, equipping you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to safeguard digital infrastructures and applications.

Learn In-Demand Skills for Cisco Networking and Cyber Security Certifications

Learn to Safeguard Infrastructure with Security Best Practices Techniques

Learn Key Security Skills to Safeguard Network, Server, and Cloud Infrastructure

Protect Your Digital Infrastructure with Encryption and Wireless WPA Standard

Secure Your Cloud Infrastructure with Firewalls and Internet Security Protocols

Why Learn Network and Cyber Security?

As businesses and individuals move to digital platforms, cyber-attacks are becoming more sophisticated. With the rise of interconnected platforms and cloud connectivity, cyber security knowledge is essential. Understanding network and cyber security not only helps you safeguard against cyber threats but also enhances your career prospects in Networking and IT Security. This course will give you the tools and expertise needed to mitigate risks, manage vulnerabilities, and protect your network from hackers and malicious actors.

Course Highlights:

Learn Layer 2 and Layer 3 security techniques to protect your network infrastructure

Master TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, and IP Spoofing prevention techniques

Understand and implement Switch Port Security, MAC Flooding, DHCP Snooping, and ARP Spoofing mitigation.

Dive deep into Firewall Security Best Practices, including Cisco firewall operation and ACL filtering.

Learn how SSL/TLS, and IPsec VPN encryption provides secure internet communications.

Learn advanced techniques like STP manipulation, BPDU Guard, and Root Guard to safeguard data center switches.

Who Should Take This Course?

Network Engineers that want to enhance their security skills or prepare for certifications.

Cybersecurity Professionals that want to deepen their understanding of network mitigation techniques

IT Managers and System Administrators responsible for securing their enterprise infrastructure

Anyone interested in entering the cybersecurity field with a strong foundation in network protection

What You’ll Learn:

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Security

Learn how to implement switch port security, prevent MAC flooding, and defend against ARP spoofing attacks. Learn how to harden Cisco IOS devices and configure secure VLANs for segmentation.

Firewall and Access Control

Understand how Cisco Firewalls work and learn how to implement stateless ACLs and time-based ACLs. Learn how to secure networks with techniques like reverse proxies and CoPP rate limiting to combat UDP flood attacks.

Advanced Threat Mitigation

Discover how to protect your network from internal and external threats, including IP Spoofing, SSL stripping, web application firewall (WAF) attacks (SQL Injection, XSS), and DNS cache poisoning. Understand how VPNs, NTP authentication, and API authentication can secure communication and data exchange.

Wireless and Device Security

Dive into wireless security protocols and methods to defend against MITM (Man-in-the-Middle) attacks. Learn how to protect your wireless network with protocols like WPA2, and implement BPDU Guard and Root Guard to prevent STP manipulation.

Cloud and Linux Security

Learn how AWS cloud security groups and NACLs protect cloud applications. Enable SSHv2 session encryption and SFTP for secure file transfer. Understand Linux security rights, and how to manage user access in security zones and Cisco privilege levels.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the knowledge and hands-on experience to implement robust network security measures, safeguard against attacks, and ensure the integrity of your network and applications. Whether you want to work in a traditional networking role, cloud engineer, or security engineer, this course provides you with the skills needed to succeed in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Enroll today and enhance your skill set profile for new opportunities.

CISCONET Training Solutionsis a certification training provider with thousands of students worldwide. Training expert with 25+ years of experience, CCNA author, and Cisco spotlight awards. The integrated learning system includes online courses, lab training, study tools, and practice tests. It is all designed to prepare you for passing CCNA certification.

CCST • CCNA • CCNP • IT/Networking

Who this course is for:
- Network Engineers
- DevOps Engineers
- CCNA Students
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