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Introduction
Course overview
Networks connect every part of the modern organisation and remain a primary target for attackers. Understanding how to secure networks is essential for IT and security professionals.
This Aractech course covers network architecture and protocols, threats, firewalls and segmentation, secure remote access, wireless security, intrusion detection and prevention, network monitoring and secure configuration. Participants design a secure network architecture for a case organisation.
The course provides a practical foundation for securing enterprise networks.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain network architecture and protocols
- Identify network threats and attacks
- Design segmentation and firewall policies
- Secure remote access and wireless networks
- Use intrusion detection and network monitoring
- Apply secure configuration and hardening
Who should attend
Target audience
- Network administrators
- IT security staff
- System engineers
- IT managers
- Infrastructure professionals
- Technical auditors
Methodology
Learning approach
- Technical presentations
- Architecture design workshop
- Demonstrations
- Case studies
- Configuration reviews
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Network Foundations
- Network models and protocols
- Addressing
- Common services
- Network devices
- Coffee break
- Network devices (continued)
- Security principles
- Exercise: Network diagram review
Day 2
Threats and Attacks
- Reconnaissance
- Spoofing and interception
- Denial of service
- Lateral movement
- Coffee break
- Lateral movement (continued)
- Case study: Network breach
- Exercise: Threat identification
Day 3
Perimeter and Segmentation
- Firewalls
- Segmentation
- DMZs
- Network access control
- Coffee break
- Network access control (continued)
- Policy design
- Workshop: Segmentation design
Day 4
Remote and Wireless Security
- VPNs
- Secure access
- Wireless security
- Guest networks
- Coffee break
- Guest networks (continued)
- Monitoring
- Exercise: Remote access design
Day 5
Monitoring and Hardening
- IDS and IPS
- Network monitoring
- Configuration hardening
- Coffee break
- Configuration hardening (continued)
- Change control
- Audits
- Capstone: Secure network architecture
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Network Security Fundamentals (IMCS-016) cover?
This course covers IT Management and Cyber Security through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Network administrators, IT security staff, System engineers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Istanbul, London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Munich, Madrid.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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