IT Foundation (Networking,Systems & Security)

• Introduction to Operating Systems: Windows & Linux
• File System Structure and Storage Management
• User Accounts, Groups, and Permissions
• Command-Line Interface & PowerShell Essentials
• System Installation & Configuration Basics
• Basic System Hardening & Security Measures
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance Fundamentals
• Virtualization Concepts and Lab Setup

Systems Labs:

• Install and configure Windows and Linux operating systems in a virtual lab
• Create and manage user accounts, groups, and permissions
• Navigate file systems, manage storage, and perform backups
• Use command-line interface and PowerShell for system management
• Apply basic system hardening and security settings
• Perform troubleshooting and system maintenance tasks
• Configure virtualization labs using VMware or VirtualBox

• Fundamentals of Network Security & Firewalls
• Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Check Point Overview
• VPN Concepts: IPsec, SSL VPNs, Site-to-Site, Remote Access
• AAA: Authentication, Authorization, Accounting
• IDS/IPS Concepts and Basic Implementation
• NAT, Security Zones, Access Control Policies
• Endpoint & Web Security Basics
• Threat Mitigation Strategies
• Introduction to Cybersecurity Policies & Best Practices

Security Labs:

• Configure basic firewall rules on Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Check Point
• Implement site-to-site and remote access VPNs
• Apply AAA policies and user authentication settings
• Configure security zones and NAT on firewalls
• Deploy basic IDS/IPS policies and test detection capabilities
• Implement endpoint security measures (antivirus, malware protection)
• Test web security configurations and threat mitigation strategies
• Simulate small-scale network attacks and apply protection measures