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Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention
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Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention

Vinay Kumar

Instructor: Vinay Kumar

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9 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.2

(16 reviews)

Advanced level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Welcome to the Next-Gen Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention course! This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of next-generation firewalls and intrusion prevention systems, which are crucial elements in modern network security. Throughout this course, you will learn about key characteristics and features of next-generation firewalls and how to configure them, IPS systems and how to maintain them, and lastly, responding to threats and network monitoring.

What's included

1 video2 readings

This module provides an in-depth exploration of key characteristics and features of next-generation firewalls, a comparative analysis with traditional firewalls, principles for effective firewall configuration, and practical use cases in real-world scenarios.

What's included

4 videos3 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt3 plugins

This module provides comprehensive insights into the functions and significance of IPS in network security, hands-on implementation and configuration of IPS within a network, maintaining and updating IPS rules and signatures, and evaluating the effectiveness of an IPS deployment.

What's included

4 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

This module delves into the skills and strategies required to interpret output from next-generation firewalls and intrusion prevention systems (IPS), respond effectively to identified threats, assess the severity of security incidents, and design a comprehensive strategy for ongoing network monitoring and threat response.

What's included

7 videos1 reading3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

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Vinay Kumar
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