Security Administration of IT Infrastructure
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Security Administration of IT Infrastructure program is a comprehensive, hands-on training designed to prepare you for securing modern enterprise networks and systems. Covering firewalls, VPNs, next-generation threat prevention, and ethical hacking, this course blends theoretical foundations with intensive practical labs. You'll work on real-world configurations using Cisco ASA, Fortinet FortiGate, and Check Point firewalls, while also learning industry-standard penetration testing techniques. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills and confidence to defend, monitor, and respond to security incidents in enterprise environments.
Course Curriculum
- Network administrators looking to specialize in cybersecurity
- System engineers aiming to expand into security roles
- IT security officers and SOC analysts
- Ethical hacking and penetration testing aspirants
- IT professionals preparing for vendor certifications like CEH, NSE, CCSA, or CCNP Security
- Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, subnets, routing concepts)
- Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux administration
- Understanding of IT infrastructure fundamentals
- Prior hands-on experience with network devices is beneficial but not mandatory
- Network Security Administrator
- Firewall Engineer
- SOC Analyst
- Penetration Tester
- Security Operations Engineer
- Infrastructure Security Specialist
- Cybersecurity Consultant
SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OF IT INFRASTRUCTURE COURSE COVERED
- MODULE 1 : NETWORK SECURITY FOUNDATION (CISCO ASA, VPN, CHECK POINT, FORTIGATE)
- MODULE 2 : ETHICAL HACKING & CYBERSECURITY
- MODULE 3 : NEXT-GENERATION FORTINET FORTIGATE FIREWALL
- MODULE 4 : INTERVIEW PREPARATION AND GROOMING SESSIONS (SECURITY)
MODULE1 1 : NETWORK SECURITY FOUNDATION (CISCO ASA, VPN, CHECK POINT, FORTIGATE)
- Understanding network security architectures and concepts
- Cisco ASA Firewall installation and configuration
- Access Control Lists (ACLs) and security policy creation
- Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPN setup
- Check Point Firewall installation and SmartConsole usage
- Fortinet FortiGate basic setup and security policies
- Troubleshooting firewall traffic flow and NAT policies
- High availability (HA) configuration on firewalls
MODULE1 2 : ETHICAL HACKING & CYBERSECURITY
- Ethical hacking fundamentals and legal considerations
- Reconnaissance and footprinting techniques
- Scanning networks with Nmap and Nessus
- Gaining and maintaining access with Metasploit
- Password attacks and privilege escalation
- Social engineering simulation
- Web application security testing (OWASP Top 10)
- Report writing and remediation planning
MODULE1 3 : NEXT-GENERATION FORTINET FORTIGATE FIREWALL
- Advanced FortiGate NGFW architecture
- Application control and deep packet inspection
- SSL inspection and web filtering
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) configuration
- Sandboxing and threat intelligence integration
- Logging, monitoring, and alerting using FortiAnalyzer
- WAN optimization and bandwidth management
- VPN advanced configurations and troubleshooting
MODULE1 4 : INTERVIEW PREPARATION AND GROOMING SESSIONS (SECURITY)
- Preparing for technical and HR interviews in cybersecurity roles
- Scenario-based firewall and security troubleshooting
- Resume and LinkedIn profile optimization for security jobs
- Communication and presentation skills for security topics
- Workplace professionalism and ethical standards in security roles
- Network Security Administrator
- Firewall Engineer (Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Check Point, Palo Alto)
- SOC Analyst (Tier I / Tier II)
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Penetration Tester / Ethical Hacker
- Infrastructure Security Specialist
- Incident Response Analyst
- Security Operations Engineer
- Information Security Officer (ISO)
- Threat & Vulnerability Analyst
- IT Security Consultant
MODULE1 1 : NETWORK SECURITY FOUNDATION (CISCO ASA, VPN, CHECK POINT, FORTIGATE)
- Deploy and configure Cisco ASA firewall from scratch
- Create and test site-to-site VPN tunnels between two firewalls
- Configure Check Point rules and publish policies in SmartConsole
- Implement FortiGate UTM features such as web filtering and antivirus
- Simulate firewall failover in a HA environment
MODULE1 2 : ETHICAL HACKING & CYBERSECURITY
- Perform vulnerability scanning using Nessus
- Exploit vulnerable services in a controlled lab environment
- Conduct password cracking with John the Ripper and Hydra
- Execute SQL injection attacks on a test environment
- Document findings in a professional penetration test report
MODULE1 3 : NEXT-GENERATION FORTINET FORTIGATE FIREWALL
- Configure application control to block specific app categories
- Deploy IPS rules to block malicious traffic
- Set up SSL inspection for encrypted traffic analysis
- Integrate FortiGate with FortiAnalyzer for centralized reporting
- Create advanced VPN policies with granular access control
MODULE1 4 : INTERVIEW PREPARATION AND GROOMING SESSIONS (SECURITY)
- Mock interviews with technical and HR rounds
- Real-world security troubleshooting scenarios
- Group presentation on a cybersecurity case study
This course prepares you for multiple globally recognized certifications:
- Cisco Certified Network Security Associate/Professional (CCNA/CCNP Security)
- Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) / Security Expert (CCSE)
- Fortinet NSE 4-Network Security Professional
- EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
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