Network Defense Essentials

Network Defense Essentials (N|DE) is an introductory cybersecurity course covering the fundamental concepts of information security and network defense — identification, authentication and authorization, virtualization and cloud computing, wireless networks, mobile and IoT devices, cryptography and PKI, data security, and network traffic monitoring. The programme ships 14+ hours of self-paced video training across 12 modules, 11 hands-on lab activities, 750+ pages of e-courseware, and a CTF-based Capstone Project run inside a sandboxed live-VM environment. Designed for school students, fresh graduates, career starters and switchers, and IT or technology teams with little to no prior experience — no prior knowledge required. Successful candidates can sit the proctored 112-51 exam (75 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours) for the globally recognised N|DE credential.

7 WEEKSBEGINNER₹15,000

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Built around real engagements.

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Each module ships with lab time, applied exercises, and a verifiable checkpoint. Modules deploy in sequence — the rail below shows the order of engagement.

MODULE_01Network Security Fundamentals — fundamentals of network security; network security protocols
MODULE_02Identification, Authentication and Authorization — access control principles, terminologies, and models; Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts
MODULE_03Network Security Controls — Administrative Controls — regulatory frameworks, laws, and acts; designing and developing security policies; security and awareness training
MODULE_04Network Security Controls — Physical Controls — importance of physical security; physical security controls; workplace security; environmental controls
MODULE_05Network Security Controls — Technical Controls — network segmentation; firewalls; IDS / IPS; honeypots; proxy servers; VPN fundamentals; SIEM; User Behavior Analytics (UBA); antivirus / anti-malware
MODULE_06Virtualization and Cloud Computing — virtualization essential concepts and OS; virtualization security; cloud computing fundamentals; cloud security best practices
MODULE_07Wireless Network Security — wireless network fundamentals; encryption mechanisms; authentication methods; implementing wireless security measures
MODULE_08Mobile Device Security — connection methods; Mobile Device Management (MDM) concepts; enterprise mobile usage policies and risks; enterprise mobile security solutions; mobile platform best practices
MODULE_09IoT Device Security — IoT devices, application areas, and communication models; security in IoT-enabled environments
MODULE_10Cryptography and PKI — cryptographic techniques; cryptographic algorithms; cryptography tools; Public Key Infrastructure
MODULE_11Data Security — data security and its importance; data encryption controls; data backup and retention; Data Loss Prevention concepts
MODULE_12Network Traffic Monitoring — need and advantages of monitoring; baseline traffic signatures for normal and suspicious traffic; monitoring for suspicious traffic

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Before & after deployment

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Entry Requirements

requirement_01:No prior cybersecurity knowledge required
requirement_02:No prior IT work experience required

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Operator Outcomes

outcome_01:Key issues affecting network security
outcome_02:Essential network security protocols
outcome_03:Identification, authentication, and authorization concepts
outcome_04:Administrative controls — frameworks, laws, acts, and security policies
outcome_05:Physical controls — workplace and environmental security
outcome_06:Technical controls — segmentation, firewalls, IDS / IPS, honeypots, proxies, VPN, SIEM, UBA, anti-malware
outcome_07:Fundamentals of virtualization, cloud computing, and cloud security
outcome_08:Wireless network fundamentals, encryption, and security measures
outcome_09:Fundamentals of mobile and IoT device security
outcome_10:Cryptography and PKI concepts
outcome_11:Data security, encryption, backup, and Data Loss Prevention techniques
outcome_12:Network traffic monitoring for suspicious traffic

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