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Certified Network Security Specialist

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Course Overview

The Certified Network Security Specialist (CNSS) course builds expertise in designing, implementing, and managing secure network infrastructures. Participants will learn core security controls, ethical hacking and penetration testing methodologies, malware defense, cloud and wireless security, cryptography, and incident response. With hands-on labs and real-world simulations, learners gain the skills to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate threats, and protect critical systems across diverse environments. 

Relevant Industries

IT Services, Banking & Financial Services, Telecom, Government & Defense, Cloud Service Providers, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, E-commerce, Consulting

Overview of Technology

The course covers a broad range of network security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEM platforms, cryptographic protocols, cloud security frameworks, and wireless authentication systems. It also integrates modern security approaches like penetration testing, threat intelligence, and incident forensics for a holistic skill set.

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Enrollment Process

  • Sign up on the platform and choose your preferred batch.
  • Start your classes on the scheduled date .
  • Get access to learning materials and project dashboards.
  • Begin your training journey with expert-led sessions.
  • Apply your learning through real-world case studies and projects.

Detailed Course Curriculum

1. Network Security Fundamentals:
  • Network concepts, protocols (TCP/IP, OSI model) 
  • Network architectures and topologies 
  • Network discovery, scanning, and fingerprinting techniques 
  • Basics of IPv4 and IPv6 addressing 
2. Network Security Controls:
  • Administrative controls: policies, laws, regulations, and security awareness 
  • Physical controls: securing hardware, physical security best practices 
  • Technical controls: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, bastion hosts, honeypots 
  • Security incident and event management (SIEM) 
3. Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing:
  • Offensive and defensive security fundamentals 
  • Ethical hacking lifecycle: footprinting, reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration 
  • Vulnerability assessment and system hacking 
  • Malware threats, sniffing, social engineering, denial of service 
4. Wireless and Mobile Network Security:
  • Fundamentals of wireless networks and encryption 
  • Wireless network authentication and security measures 
  • Mobile device security management and enterprise practices a
5. Cloud and Virtualization Security:
  • Cloud computing concepts and deployment models 
  • Security best practices for virtualization and cloud environments 
  • Cryptographic techniques and secure communications 
6. Incident Detection and Response:
  • Network monitoring and traffic analysis 
  • Incident handling and forensic basics 
  • Mitigation of network attacks and threat intelligence 

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