Network Security Fundamentals v2
Overview
These labs introduce learners to the fundamentals of network security including concepts they must understand to recognize and potentially defend home networks and mission-critical infrastructure.
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What You Will Learn
- Configure DHCP and virtual IP addresses on Palo Alto Networks firewalls
- Create and analyze packet captures to inspect network traffic
- Manage SSL/TLS certificates for encrypted traffic inspection
- Decrypt SSH and SSL inbound traffic for threat analysis
- Back up and manage firewall log data for compliance and forensics
Best For
- Learners building practical skills in network traffic analysis and encryption
- Professionals responsible for securing home or enterprise network environments
- Educators teaching network security concepts with hands-on firewall labs
- Organizations training teams on packet capture, certificate management, and traffic decryption
Prerequisites
- Completion of Cybersecurity Foundation or equivalent introductory security knowledge
- Basic understanding of network protocols (DHCP, DNS, SSL/TLS)
- Familiarity with Palo Alto Networks firewall interface is helpful but not required
Lab Exercises (8 labs)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Configuring DHCP |
| 2 | Configuring Virtual IP Addresses |
| 3 | Creating Packet Captures |
| 4 | Analyzing Packet Captures |
| 5 | Managing Certificates |
| 6 | Decrypting SSH Traffic |
| 7 | Decrypting SSL Inbound Traffic |
| 8 | Backing up Firewall Logs |
Pod Topology Palo Alto Networks Fundamental Training v2 Pod
Virtual Machines
Documentation & Resources
- Network Security Fundamentals v2 Pod Planning and Installation Guide (PDF)
- Fundamental Training v2 Pod Install Guide for Proxmox VE (external)
- Release Notes (external)
Setup: Install Palo Alto Networks Network Security Fundamentals - v2.0 via the Course Manager. See the Admin Guide →
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