Course Details
Welcome to IPEI online Security course. This is where you can learn the basic skills you need to keep systems, networks, and private data safe from the growing number of online threats.
The ways that hackers do their work change along with the digital world.
Individuals who want to improve their cyber security information and learn practical ways to protect themselves from cyberattacks should take this course.
IPEI gives useful, hands-on training to help you stay ahead in the field of Cyber Security, whether you're just starting out or want to get better.
If you join us, you'll learn how to protect digital spaces and private data, and you'll also become a respected Cyber Security worker.
Course Outline
You will learn the basics of cyber security in this IPEI course. You will also learn about common cyber risks like malware and phishing and how to use network security tools like firewalls and VPNs to protect your data. You'll learn about cryptography and risk management, and you'll also get to protect yourself against real-life cyberattacks.
Month 1: Networking Basics (Cisco Packet Tracer Based)
Topics Covered:
- Network Fundamentals (IP, Subnetting, TCP/IP)
- OSI & TCP/IP Models
- Switching & Routing Basics
- VLANs, Trunking, STP
- IP Addressing (Static & DHCP)
- Basic Routing (RIP, OSPF Intro)
- Network Security Concepts (Firewall, ACLs)
Tools: Cisco Packet Tracer (hands-on labs)
Tasks:
- Configure 3 PCs with static IPs and test connectivity
- Build a network with 1 switch, 2 routers, and 4 PCs
- Configure VLANs and inter-VLAN routing
- Simulate a DHCP server in Packet Tracer
- Apply ACLs to restrict access for a PC
Month 2: Linux Essentials (LPIC-1 Based)
Topics Covered:
- Linux Introduction (Ubuntu/Kali)
- Linux File System & Permissions
- Shell Commands & Bash Scripting
- Package Management (APT, YUM)
- User & Group Management
- Networking in Linux
- System Boot Process & Logging
Tools: VirtualBox/VMware, Ubuntu Server, Kali Linux
Tasks:
- Create users & groups with custom permissions
- Write a shell script to automate user creation
- Configure static IP on a Linux machine
Month 3: Ethical Hacking (CEH v12 Topics)
Topics Covered:
- Footprinting & Reconnaissance
- Scanning Networks (Nmap, Netdiscover)
- Enumeration Techniques (SMB, SNMP, LDAP)
- Sniffing & Traffic Analysis (Wireshark)
- Vulnerability Scanning (Nessus/OpenVAS)
- Tools: Kali Linux, Nmap, Wireshark, Hydra, Metasploit, Burp Suite
Tasks:
- Perform an Nmap scan on a target machine
- Enumerate SMB shares and extract data
- Crack a password using John the Ripper
- Exploit a vulnerable service via Metasploit
- Document and submit a penetration test report
Month 4: Microsoft Windows Server (MCSA-Based)
Topics Covered:
- Installing & Configuring Windows Server
- Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS)
- Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
- DHCP & DNS Configuration
- File Sharing & NTFS Permissions
- Managing Users & Organizational Units
Tools: Windows Server 2019/2022 VM, Active Directory Lab Setup
Tasks:
- Setup AD Domain Controller & join clients
- Create users & assign permissions via GPO
- Configure DNS & DHCP on Windows Server
- Automate user creation with PowerShell
- Secure shared folders with NTFS permissions
Month 5: Microsoft Azure (Cloud Security Basics)
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Azure Cloud
- Creating & Managing Azure VMs
- Azure Networking Basics
- Azure AD & Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Azure Firewall, NSG, Defender for Cloud
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Monitoring & Alerts
Tools: Microsoft Azure Portal, Azure CLI, PowerShell
Tasks:
- Create a Virtual Machine in Azure
- Configure NSG to allow only SSH or RDP
- Add users to Azure AD with RBAC
- Enable Microsoft Defender on VMs
- Setup login alerts for suspicious activity
Month 6: Final Project & Assessment Final Project Options (Choose One)
Build & Attack a Lab Network
- Setup: 2 Linux VMs, 1 Windows VM, 1 Attacker VM
- Perform scanning, enumeration, exploitation
- Document results in a penetration test report
Secure Windows + Linux Hybrid Network
- Implement Active Directory (AD)
- Configure firewall and Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
- Manage permissions and user accounts
- Setup Azure backups for recovery
Azure Cloud Security Demo
- Create and configure a Virtual Machine in Azure
- Apply Network Security Groups (NSG)
- Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Configure Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Setup monitoring and alerts
Final Submission Includes:
- Project documentation
- Demonstration of lab setup (optional)
- Written report with screenshots
- Viva/presentation style evaluation
Bonus (Optional Topics)
- Introduction to Python for Security
- Firewalls / IDS / IPS
- SOC Analyst Tools (SIEM, Splunk Basics)
Final Words
If you finish the online Security course at IPEI, you'll know how to find, stop, and deal with different online threats.
This course not only gives you a deep knowledge of cyber security concepts, it also gives you the skills to use security measures effectively in the real world.
IPEI gives you the tools and information you need to keep systems, networks, and data safe from attacks, whether you want to work as a cyber security professional or just improve the skills you already have.
Start learning about cyber security today with IPEI. It's the first thing that needs to be done to protect the digital future.
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