VPN: IPsec [From Zero to Advanced] & Proxy

Goals

• Participants will be treated to a comprehensive overview of IPSec VPNs and proxy technology, thus both beginners and those wanting to troubleshoot will benefit from the course. Participants will understand the protocols, modes and frameworks that underpin secure network communication by diving deeper into the complexities of VPNs particularly regarding IPSec.
  During this time, they will go through different kinds of VPNs with a major focus on practical implementations of IPSec in both tunnel and transport modes. They will learn about critical elements of the IPSec framework such as Authentication Header (AH), Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) among others as well as Policy-Based vs Route-Based VPNs differences.
  The biggest section is based on real life troubleshooting methods whereby participants gain skills on how to identify and fix common IPSec VPN problems using tools like Wireshark or tcpdump. This course also takes students through best practices in IPSec implementation; hence enabling participants to be prepared when it comes to launching secure and fast running VPN solutions.
  Along with the technical material, the course also gets participants ready for interviews by offering an understanding of the most frequently asked questions on IPSec VPNs. The syllabus also encompasses a study of Proxy technologies, such as Forward and Reverse Proxies, which is another dimension of knowledge required for network security professionals.
  Upon completion of this course, learners will be adequately equipped to implement, manage, and troubleshoot IPSec VPNs confidently in their day-to-day environments, and improve on their effectiveness in securing network communications.

Prerequisites

• 1. Basic Networking Knowledge
• 2. Familiarity with Network Security Basics
• 3. Experience with Command-Line Tools
• 4. Understanding of OSI Model
• 5. Basic Knowledge of VPNs
• 6. Experience with Linux/Unix Systems
• 7. Eagerness to Learn