Network Defense and Monitoring Laboratory

Network Defense
and Monitoring

Develop expertise in protecting organizational networks through advanced monitoring systems and incident response protocols.

8 Weeks Duration
Intermediate Level
€1,650

Master Network Protection Strategies

This intermediate course focuses on implementing security measures, intrusion detection systems, and security information management. Participants learn to configure and maintain security devices, analyze network traffic patterns, and respond to security incidents.

The curriculum includes modules on security architecture design, log analysis, and threat hunting techniques. Students work with industry-standard tools for network monitoring and incident response while gaining experience with practical scenarios drawn from actual security breaches.

Intrusion Detection Systems

Configure and manage advanced IDS solutions for real-time threat detection and response.

Network Traffic Analysis

Analyze network patterns and identify anomalous behavior using professional monitoring tools.

Incident Response

Develop systematic approaches to security incident handling and recovery procedures.

Course Structure

  • 8 weeks of specialized training
  • Advanced laboratory simulations
  • Real-world scenario exercises
  • Enterprise-grade security tools

Prerequisites

  • Cybersecurity fundamentals knowledge required
  • Network administration experience preferred
  • Basic understanding of TCP/IP protocols

Advanced Career Development

Graduates from our network defense course have advanced to specialized security roles in enterprise environments and critical infrastructure protection.

Security Operations Center

SOC analyst positions, network security specialists, and incident response team members in corporate environments.

Infrastructure Protection

Network defense engineers and security architecture roles in critical infrastructure organizations.

Threat Hunting

Specialized threat hunting positions and advanced security monitoring roles requiring deep analytical skills.

Enterprise Security Infrastructure

Train with the same enterprise-grade systems and tools used in major corporate security operations centers worldwide.

Monitoring Infrastructure

Security Information and Event Management

Advanced SIEM platforms for centralized security event correlation and analysis.

Network Detection and Response

Real-time network monitoring systems with automated threat detection capabilities.

Log Management Systems

Enterprise log aggregation and analysis platforms for forensic investigation.

Analysis Platforms

Packet Analysis Tools

Deep packet inspection and network forensics tools for detailed traffic analysis.

Threat Intelligence Platforms

Integrated threat intelligence feeds and analysis frameworks for proactive defense.

Incident Response Platforms

Coordinated incident management and response orchestration systems.

Professional Standards and Ethics

Advanced training emphasizes responsible network monitoring practices and compliance with privacy regulations.

Legal Compliance

  • GDPR compliance in security monitoring and data handling procedures
  • Network monitoring boundaries and employee privacy considerations
  • Evidence preservation and chain of custody for incident investigation

Professional Framework

  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework implementation for network defense
  • ISO 27035 incident management standard procedures and practices
  • SANS critical security controls for effective cyber defense

Designed for Security Professionals

This intermediate course serves cybersecurity professionals ready to specialize in network defense and monitoring.

Security Analysts

Current security professionals seeking to advance into specialized network defense and monitoring roles.

Network Administrators

Network professionals transitioning to security-focused roles requiring advanced monitoring expertise.

SOC Team Members

Security operations center staff looking to develop specialized skills in threat detection and response.

Advanced Assessment Framework

Rigorous evaluation methods ensure mastery of complex network defense concepts and practical implementation skills.

Technical Simulations

Complex network scenarios requiring advanced analysis and incident response coordination skills.

Case Study Analysis

Real-world security breach investigations requiring comprehensive threat hunting and analysis skills.

Capstone Project

Comprehensive network defense strategy development and implementation demonstration.

Assessment Components

Weekly Technical Exercises 30%
Incident Response Simulations 35%
Capstone Defense Project 35%

Advanced Certification

Students achieving 75% or higher receive a Shield Academy Network Defense Specialist certificate, demonstrating advanced competency in network security monitoring and incident response.

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Advance Your Network Security Expertise

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