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Design, segment, and monitor secure networks

Learn how data moves across networks, how firewalls and VPNs protect traffic, and how to analyze packets and detect anomalies—skills used in IT, cloud, and SOC roles.

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Computer Networking for Pentesters

Networking fundamentals tailored for security testing and infrastructure reviews.

Beginner – Intermediate3–6 hours
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Computer Networking for Pentesters

Networking fundamentals tailored for security testing and infrastructure reviews.

Beginner – Intermediate3–6 hours

Includes: Protocols · Diagrams · Security lens

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Network Security Basics: Segmentation, VPNs, NAT, ACLs and Monitoring

Practical network security architecture with labs and diagrams.

Intermediate6–8 hours

Includes: Diagrams · Labs · Monitoring intro

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What you'll gain

  • Explain segmentation, NAT, ACLs, and VPN security trade-offs
  • Configure and reason about firewall policies
  • Use packet analysis for troubleshooting and detection
  • Connect network concepts to cloud and SOC monitoring tutorials

Skills & topics covered

SegmentationFirewallsVPNsPacket analysis

Topic areas

  • Network Security Basics
  • Firewall Rules Explained
  • VPN Security
  • Network Segmentation
  • Packet Analysis
  • IDS and IPS Basics

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