Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Cyber Defence Fundamentals: Protecting Systems and Data
This course covered the fundamentals of cyber defense, including network security, endpoint protection, and firewall management. Learners gained hands-on experience with tools like Wireshark, Splunk, and pfSense, while exploring modern cyber threats and defense mechanisms. The course also addressed intrusion prevention, traffic analysis, and real-world cybersecurity practices, providing essential skills for protecting digital infrastructures.
4 weeks, 1 hour per week
Paul Siegel
Starweaver
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Analyze common cyber threats using foundational detection techniques.
- Implement core network defense strategies to secure systems and network traffic.
- Apply endpoint protection methods, including system hardening and security tool deployment.
- Configure and manage firewall policies to control access and enforce security controls.
Syllabus
- Course Introduction
- Introduction to Cyber Defense
- Network Defense Essentials
- Endpoint Protection & System Hardening
- Firewall Configuration & Traffic Control
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Issued on 4th June 2026
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