Firewall and VPN Configuration Training in Metro Manila, Philippines

This course provides in-depth knowledge of firewall technologies, VPN configuration, and network security policies. Participants will learn how to implement, configure, and manage firewalls to protect networks from cyber threats. The course also covers Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies, including IPSec, SSL VPNs, and site-to-site VPNs, ensuring secure remote access and encrypted communication.

Course Agenda

Introduction to Firewalls

• Overview of firewall technologies and their role in cybersecurity

• Types of firewalls: Packet filtering, stateful inspection, proxy firewalls, Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFW)

• Firewall placement and network segmentation

Firewall Configuration and Management

• Basic firewall rules and policies

• Traffic filtering and access control lists (ACLs)

• Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Forwarding

• Logging, monitoring, and alerting configurations

Advanced Firewall Security Features

• Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS/IDS)

• Application Layer Filtering and Web Filtering

• Zero Trust Security and micro-segmentation

• High Availability (HA) and Redundancy in firewalls

Introduction to VPN Technologies

• Understanding VPN concepts and encryption techniques

• Types of VPNs: Remote Access VPNs, Site-to-Site VPNs

• Comparison of VPN protocols: PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, SSL/TLS

• VPN Authentication and Key Exchange Mechanisms

VPN Configuration and Deployment

• Configuring IPSec VPNs for secure tunneling

• Setting up SSL VPNs for remote access users

• Integrating VPNs with authentication mechanisms (LDAP, RADIUS, MFA)

• VPN performance tuning and troubleshooting

Firewall and VPN Best Practices

• Security hardening for firewalls and VPNs

• Compliance and regulatory considerations (GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001)

• Firewall and VPN logging, monitoring, and alerting

• Real-world case studies on firewall and VPN breaches