Diploma in Network Security (PRO)
Course Overview:
This comprehensive, hands-on diploma equips IT professionals with advanced skills to design, secure, and manage enterprise networks using Cisco, Sophos, Fortinet, and Palo Alto technologies. Learners will gain practical experience in configuring firewalls, implementing SD-WAN and VPNs, managing centralized logging, and responding to security incidents. The program is certification-aligned and includes real-world labs and a capstone project to design a secure hybrid network infrastructure.
This comprehensive diploma program prepares IT professionals for multi-vendor network security roles. Covering Cisco, Sophos, Fortinet, and Palo Alto technologies, the course blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on labs to build expertise in network design, firewall deployment, centralized logging, and incident response. Learners will gain practical experience across seven modules and prepare for certifications including CCNA, PCNSA, Fortinet NSE4/NSE5, and Sophos XG Engineer.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Design and configure secure enterprise networks
- Deploy and manage firewalls (Sophos XG, FortiGate, Palo Alto)
- Implement VPNs, SD-WAN, and Zero Trust architectures
- Analyze logs and respond to incidents using FortiAnalyzer
- Manage multi-device environments with FortiManager
- Prepare for certifications: CCNA, PCNSA, NSE4/NSE5, Sophos XG Engineer
No outline available.
Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 37 Lessons
- 18 Weeks
- Module 1: CCNA Fundamentals & AutomationBuild a strong foundation in networking concepts, protocols, and Cisco device configurations. This module prepares learners for CCNA certification through hands-on labs and automation tools.6
- Module 2: Sophos XG Firewall AdministrationMaster Sophos XG firewall deployment and configuration. Learn to implement security policies, VPNs, and high availability features with real-world lab simulations.5
- Module 3: Fortinet NSE4 – AdministratorLearn to configure, install, and monitor FortiGate devices. This module covers firewall policies, user authentication, VPNs, and logging essentials.5
- Module 4: Fortinet NSE4 – InfrastructureGain advanced knowledge in FortiGate infrastructure including routing, HA, SD-WAN, and integration with FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager.5
- Module 5: Fortinet NSE5 – AnalyzerUse FortiAnalyzer for centralized logging, analytics, and reporting. Learn to manage logs, generate reports, and respond to incidents effectively.5
- Module 6: Fortinet NSE5 – ManagerMaster centralized network management with FortiManager. Topics include policy deployment, VPN templates, firmware updates, and device configuration.5
- Module 7: Palo Alto PCNSAPrepare for Palo Alto PCNSA certification by mastering next-gen firewall configuration. Learn threat prevention, VPN setup, HA deployment, and centralized management using Panorama.6
- 7 modules delivered over 16–18 weeks (212 hours total)
- Hands-on labs with real-world simulations
- Hybrid delivery: instructor-led + virtual labs
- Certification-aligned content (CCNA, PCNSA, NSE4/NSE5, Sophos XG)
- Capstone project for practical application
- Quizzes and assessments for each module
- Certification upon successful completion
- IT professionals in networking or security roles
- Help desk technicians transitioning to network security
- Engineers preparing for vendor certifications
- Cybersecurity enthusiasts seeking hands-on experience
- Understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, subnetting, VLANs
- Familiarity with CLI (Cisco/Fortinet)
- Laptop with 8GB+ RAM for lab simulations
- VirtualBox/VMWare installed for firewall VMs
- 6+ months experience in IT roles (Recommended)
- CompTIA Network+ or Security+ certification (Optional)
- Basic scripting awareness (Python/Ansible) (Optional)
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