Overview
The Certified Network Security Specialist (CNSS) course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of network security concepts, tools, and best practices. This course equips professionals with the knowledge to identify vulnerabilities, implement robust security measures, and protect critical systems against evolving cyber threats. By the end of the training, participants will gain practical insights into safeguarding networks in diverse environments.
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of networking concepts.
- Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows or Linux is recommended.
- No prior experience in cybersecurity is required but helpful.
Course Outline
- Importance of network security in modern environments.
- Overview of cyber threats and attack vectors.
- OSI model and its relevance to security.
- TCP/IP protocols and network devices.
- Tools for identifying vulnerabilities.
- Risk analysis and prioritization techniques.
- Firewalls and intrusion prevention systems.
- Best practices for securing wired and wireless networks.
- Detecting and mitigating network attacks.
- Steps for effective incident management and recovery.
- Practical use of tools like Wireshark, Nmap, and Metasploit.
- Configuring and testing network defenses.