Professional Network Security Bootcamp
Start your network security career from $299. This intensive 6-10 week bootcamp delivers job-ready skills in infrastructure protection, threat monitoring, and enterprise defense—taught by Dr. Marcus Webb, a 15-year cybersecurity veteran.
What You'll Learn
Career-ready skills, mapped to real hiring outcomes.
- Configure and deploy firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems in production environments
- Monitor network traffic using SIEM tools and identify real-time security threats and anomalies
- Implement access control policies, segmentation, and zero-trust architecture across enterprise networks
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to harden network infrastructure
- Automate security responses and incident containment using Python and security orchestration platforms
- Design disaster recovery and business continuity plans for critical network assets
Course Curriculum
5 modules · structured, self-paced.
Module 01 Network Fundamentals & Security Foundations
- OSI model layers
- TCP/IP protocols
- Network topologies
- Security principles and CIA triad
Module 02 Firewalls, VPNs & Perimeter Defense
- Firewall architecture and rule configuration
- VPN protocols and implementation
- Proxy servers
- DDoS mitigation strategies
Module 03 Threat Detection & Security Monitoring
- SIEM platform deployment
- Log aggregation and analysis
- Intrusion detection systems
- Real-time alert configuration
Module 04 Network Hardening & Access Control
- Zero-trust security model
- Network segmentation
- Authentication and authorization
- Endpoint protection integration
Module 05 Incident Response & Advanced Defense
- Incident response workflows
- Threat hunting techniques
- Compliance frameworks
- Capstone defense project
Who This Is For
Built for these professionals.
- 01 IT professionals and network administrators seeking specialized cybersecurity credentials and a clear path to senior security roles.
- 02 Career changers with 2+ years of IT experience ready to transition into high-demand network security engineer positions.
- 03 System administrators managing on-premise or hybrid infrastructure who need hands-on expertise in threat prevention and detection.
- 04 Operations and support staff aiming to advance into security operations analyst or firewall management roles within 6-10 weeks.
Common questions about this program.
Do I need prior network experience before starting the bootcamp?
Yes, we recommend 2+ years of IT, system administration, or networking experience. The bootcamp moves quickly through fundamentals to enterprise-level topics. If you lack this background, consider our Network Essentials course first.
Which certifications does this bootcamp prepare me for?
The curriculum aligns with CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA Security, and Palo Alto Networks certifications. You'll gain hands-on skills directly applicable to exam domains and real-world job interviews.
How many hours per week should I expect to commit?
Full-time bootcamp students commit 35-40 hours weekly (lectures, labs, projects). Part-time learners can spread 6 weeks over 10 weeks at 20-25 hours weekly. Most labs are asynchronous, fitting working schedules.
What tools and platforms will I use hands-on?
You'll work with Palo Alto Networks, Splunk, Wireshark, Suricata, and Cisco ASA firewalls on cloud-based lab environments. All tools and sandbox access are included; no expensive software purchases required.
Get Started Today
Ready to start your
network security career?
Enroll now and start protecting enterprise networks in 6 weeks—taught by Dr. Marcus Webb with hands-on labs, real certifications, and job placement support.