Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention

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Syllabus

Welcome Module

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.

Mastering Next-Generation Firewall Basics

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.

Intrusion Prevention Systems: Setup and Maintenance

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.

Interpreting Output and Responding to Threats

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.