Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Certified Network Defender

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Cyber Security

About Programme

Master Enterprise Network Security, Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence for Modern IT Environments

40–50 Hours of Online Live Network Security Training with Hands-On Practice
Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful program completion
Comprehensive coverage of network defense, endpoint security, cloud protection, and incident response
Batch-wise Course Start Dates: Batch 1: 3rd August 2026 | Batch 2: 7th September 2026 | Batch 3: 5th October 2026 | Batch 4: 16th November 2026

What you'll learn

Understand modern network attack techniques across enterprise, wireless, mobile, and cloud environments.
Implement structured administrative and technical network security controls including firewall deployment and access management.
Monitor network traffic and analyze logs to detect suspicious behavior using real-world security tools.
Apply incident response and forensic investigation methodologies to handle security breaches effectively.
Develop risk management and vulnerability assessment strategies to proactively strengthen enterprise defense systems.

Skills you'll gain

Network Defense Strategies Firewall ImplementationEndpoint HardeningWindows & Linux SecurityWireless Network SecurityCloud Security FundamentalsNetwork Traffic MonitoringLog Analysis & SIEM Basics Incident ResponseDigital Forensics FundamentalsRisk Management & Vulnerability AssessmentCyber Threat Intelligence

Programme Content

Network Attack and Defense Strategies

  • Network-Level Attack Techniques
  • Application-Level Attack Techniques
  • Wireless Network-Specific Attack Techniques
  • Social Engineering Attack Techniques
  • Email Attack Techniques
  • Mobile Device-Specific Attacks
  • Cloud-Specific Attack Techniques

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    Administrative Network Security

  • Regulatory Framework Compliance
  • Security Laws and Acts
  • Designing and Developing Security Policies
  • Security Awareness Training
  • Administrative Security Measures

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    Technical Network Security

  • Access Control Principles and Models
  • Cryptographic Security Techniques
  • Network Segmentation Techniques
  • Network Security Protocols

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    Network Perimeter Security

  • Firewall Technologies and Architectures
  • Firewall Implementation and Deployment
  • Deep Traffic Inspection Capabilities
  • Internal and External Firewall Strategies

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    Endpoint Security Windows Systems

  • Windows Security Components
  • Security Baseline Configurations
  • User Account and Password Management

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    Endpoint Security Linux Systems

  • Linux Installation and Patching
  • Linux Hardening Techniques
  • Linux User Access and Password Management

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    Endpoint Security Mobile Devices

  • Enterprise Mobile Security Policies
  • Mobile Security Risks
  • Mobile Security Management Solutions

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    Endpoint Security IoT Devices

  • IoT Ecosystem and Communication Models
  • IoT Security Risks
  • Security Measures for IoT Environments

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    Application Security Administration

  • Application Whitelisting and Blacklisting
  • Application Sandboxing
  • Patch Management
  • Web Application Firewalls

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    Data Security

  • Data Access Controls
  • Data at Rest Encryption
  • Data in Transit Encryption

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    Enterprise Virtual Network Security

  • Virtualization Security
  • Software Defined Network Security
  • Network Function Virtualization Security

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    Enterprise Cloud Network Security

  • Cloud Computing Fundamentals
  • Security in Amazon Cloud
  • Security in Microsoft Azure Cloud

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    Enterprise Wireless Network Security

  • Wireless Encryption Mechanisms
  • Authentication Methods
  • Wireless Network Security Implementation

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    Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis

  • Baseline Traffic Monitoring
  • Wireshark-Based Analysis
  • Suspicious Traffic Detection
  • Bandwidth Monitoring Concepts

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    Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis

  • Logging Concepts
  • Log Monitoring on Windows Systems
  • Log Monitoring on Linux Systems
  • Firewall Log Analysis

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    Incident Response and Forensic Investigation

  • Incident Response Lifecycle
  • First Responder Responsibilities
  • Forensic Investigation Process

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    Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

  • Business Continuity Concepts
  • Disaster Recovery Planning
  • BCP and DRP Standards

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    Risk Management and Vulnerability Assessment

  • Risk Management Frameworks
  • Vulnerability Management Programs
  • Attack Surface Analysis
  • Attack Simulation

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    Threat Prediction With Cyber Threat Intelligence

  • Cyber Threat Intelligence Fundamentals
  • Indicators of Compromise
  • Indicators of Attack
  • Threat Intelligence Layers

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