This course provides a strong foundation in networking concepts essential for cybersecurity and IT careers. It covers core topics such as OSI and TCP/IP models, IP addressing, routing protocols, switching technologies, and network security fundamentals. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of how networks operate in real-world environments, preparing them for advanced cybersecurity domains.
The course is designed as the first level in a structured cybersecurity learning path, ensuring learners build a solid base before progressing to ethical hacking, penetration testing, and advanced security concepts.
Fundamentals of networking and network architecture
OSI Model and TCP/IP Model in depth
IP addressing, ICMP, and APIPA concepts
Subnetting and summarization techniques
Routing concepts (Static & Dynamic – RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)
Network devices and their roles
Packet flow across networks
NAT (Network Address Translation)
ACL (Access Control Lists)
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
Remote access using Telnet & SSH
VLAN configuration and Layer 2 protocols
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and EtherChannel
Network security basics like Port Security
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