Network Security Fundamentals
- Network architecture and protocols
- Common network attacks
- Defense-in-depth principles
EC-Council
Network Defense Essentials
Format
Virtual
Vendor
EC-Council
Course Price
$299
Enrollment opens a secure Stripe checkout.
Overview
Network Defense Essentials is an EC-Council introductory course covering the fundamentals of network security and defense. Students learn how networks operate, how they are attacked, and how to protect them using firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and other key controls.
Delivered fully online and self-paced through AuditHive's EC-Council partnership.
Curriculum
Perimeter Defense
- Firewalls and packet filtering
- IDS and IPS technologies
- DMZ architecture
Secure Communications
- VPN technologies and protocols
- Wireless security essentials
- Email and web security basics
Who Should Attend & Prerequisites
Who should attend
- IT students and career changers
- Help desk and junior IT staff
- Professionals building foundational security skills
Prerequisites
- Basic IT and networking familiarity
- No prior security experience required
Learning Outcomes
- Understand network security architecture and threats
- Configure and manage basic perimeter defenses
- Apply secure communication techniques
- Prepare for network defense certifications like CND
What's Included
- EC-Council official e-courseware
- iLabs practice environment
- Exam voucher (included in course price)
