intermediate

Network Defense Fundamentals

Network defense is the first line of digital security. This course teaches you to understand network architecture, read traffic patterns, detect intrusions, segment networks, and configure defensive tools — from firewalls to intrusion detection systems. Built for security professionals and IT staff who need a systematic, practical foundation.

13 hours 13 modules Certificate included
$99.99

One-time purchase · Lifetime access

$99.99one-time
  • Lifetime access
  • PDF certificate on completion
  • Free first module preview
  • All future updates included

What you will learn

  • Master core analytical frameworks
  • Apply professional intelligence methodologies
  • Produce structured intelligence products
  • Build practical tradecraft skills

Course modules

1Orientation: Seeing Your Network as a DefenderFree preview
2The Network Defender's Discipline & Boundary
3How Networks Work — the Defender's Model
4Inventory & Mapping Your Own Network
5Traffic & Flow Analysis
6Anomaly Detection on the Wire
7Firewalls & Rule Design
8Segmentation & Zero Trust Networking
9Intrusion Detection & Network Monitoring
10Secure Remote Access, Wireless & Edge
11Network Incident Detection & Response
12Running Network Defence — Operations & Metrics
13Capstone: One Network, End to End