Network Security Fundamentals
Learn network security fundamentals. Recognize and defend home networks, enterprise infrastructure, and mission-critical systems.
Cybersecurity
Networking
Palo Alto Networks
$10
About this course
The Network Security Fundamentals labs introduce the concepts you need to recognize and defend home networks and mission-critical infrastructure. Topics include network architecture, common attack vectors, defense strategies, and security policy implementation.
Network Security Fundamentals is included in the Fundamental Training Bundle.
What you'll learn
01
Configure DHCP and virtual IP addresses on a next-generation firewall
02
Describe next-generation firewall capabilities and their role in network defense
03
Analyze network traffic patterns to detect suspicious activity
04
Manage certificates and decrypt SSH and inbound SSL traffic
Lab 01: Configuring DHCP
Lab 02: Configuring Virtual IP Addresses
Lab 03: Creating Packet Captures
Lab 04: Analyzing Packet Captures
Lab 05: Managing Certificates
Lab 06: Decrypting SSH Traffic
Lab 07: Decrypting SSL Inbound Traffic
Lab 08: Backing up Firewall Logs
What's in this course
Lab Exercises
Prerequisites
- No prior network security experience required
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP addressing, protocols) is helpful
Best for
- Beginners learning network security concepts and defense strategies
- IT staff responsible for securing network infrastructure
- Learners building a foundation for advanced firewall and SOC courses