Network Security Essential Training

Topic 1 Network Security Threats and Vulnerabilities

• Overview of network security perimeters and data encryption
• Identify network security threats and vulnerabilities

Topic 2 Virtual Private Network

• Introduce Virtual Private Network (VPN)
• Address network security deficiencies on VPN

Topic 3: Network Hardening

• Implement network hardening measures
• Configure router and switches

Topic 4: Network Security Testing

• Introduce network security testing tools
• Conduct testing to measure network security performance

Topic 5 Network Security Debugging

• Overview of network security debugging
• Network sniffing
• Network IP and port scanning

Topic 6 Logging and Incident Management

• Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) detection
• Level of logging
• Incident management

Prerequisite

This is a intermediate course. Basic cyber security knowledge is assumed

Software Requirement

Please download and install Wireshark https://www.wireshark.org/#download.

HRDF Funding

Please refer to this video https://youtu.be/Kzpd-V1F9Xs

1-     HRD Corp Grant Helper

How to submit grant applications for HRD Corp Claimable Courses

2-     Employers are required to apply for the grant at least one week before training commences.

Employers must submit their applications with supporting documents, including invoices/quotations, trainer profiles, training schedule and course content.

3-     First, Login to Employer’s e-TRIS account -https://etris.hrdcorp.gov.my

Second, Click Application

4-     Click Grant on the left side under Applications

5-     Click Apply Grant on the left side under Applications

6-     Click Apply

7-     Choose a Scheme Code and select HRD Corp Claimable Courses: Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas. Then, click Apply

8-     Scheme Code represents all types of training that suit the requirements provided by HRD Corp. Below are the list of schemes offered by HRD Corp:

9-     Select your Immediate Officer and click Next

10-  Select a Training Provider, then click Next

11-  Please select a training programme from the list, then key in all the required details and click Next

Select your desired training programme.

Give an explanation on why the participant is required to attend the training. E.g., related to their tasks/ career development, etc.

Explain the background and objective of this training.

Select a relevant focus area. For Employer-Specific Courses, select ‘Not Applicable’.

12-  If the training programme is a micro-credential programme, you are required to complete these 3 fields. Save and click Next

Insert MiCAS Application number

13-  Based on the nine (9) pillars listed below, HRD Corp Focus Area Courses are closely tied to support government initiatives towards nation building. As such, courses offered through the HRD Corp Focus Areas are designed to provide the workforce with skills required for current and future demands. Details of the focus areas are as follows:

14-  Please select a Course Title and Type of Training

15-  Select the correct type of training according to the actual type of training, or as mentioned in the training brochure:

16-  Please key in the Training Location and click Next

17-  Please select the Level of Certification and click Next

18-  Please follow the instructions and key in trainee details

19-  Click Add Batch, then click Save

20-  Click Add Trainee Details

21-  Please key in all the required details, then click Add

22-  Click Add if there are more participants. Once done, click Save

23-  Click Next

24-  Please key in the course fees and allowance details, then click Save

25-  Estimated cost includes the course fees/external trainer fees, allowances, and consumable training materials. Please comply with the HRD Corp Allowable Cost Matrix.

26-  Select Upfront Payment to Training Provider and key in the percentage from 0% to 30%. Then, click Save and Next

27-  Complete the declaration form and select a desired officer

28-  Add all the required documents, then click Add Attachment. Then, click Save and Submit Application

29-  Once the New Grant Application is successfully submitted, the Grant Officer will evaluate the application accordingly. The application may be queried if additional information is required.

The application status will be updated via the employer’s dashboard, email, and the e-TRiS inbox.

• Network Security Analyst
• IT Security Specialist
• Network Administrator
• System Administrator (looking to specialize in security)
• IT Consultant (with a security focus)
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• IT Support Technician (seeking security expertise)
• Network Engineer (focusing on security aspects)
• IT Security Auditor
• Penetration Tester (beginner level)
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
• Information Security Officer (for smaller organizations)
• Technical Support Specialist (with a security inclination)
• Managed Service Provider (MSP) Professional
• Network Defense Specialist.

Muhammed Siraj: Muhammed Siraj  is an IT executive, lecturer, trainer, security expert, developer, hardware technician, and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the IT profession. He is an experienced IT instructor who has delivered several lecturers in the area of Cybersecurity, Computer Forensics, and Fraud detection to the military, police, CID, Financial Institutions, among others. In addition to training, he provides consultancy services to Educational and Governmental Institutions in the area of computer security and adoption of Open Source solutions. His experience and knowledge acquired from Ghana, Mali, Denmark, South Africa, and Malaysia, enables him to interact with people of different cultural backgrounds very well.

Skillset:

• Degrees in IT, Economics, Psychology. Currently pursuing his PhD in Computer Science (Security in Computing field)
• Certified CEH, CHFI, Hardware repairs and maintenance.
• Data mining, Office automation, filemaker, Fraud detection, Blockchain, Hardware repairs, Google Power Searcher, Drupal/Laravel/CakePHP developer.
• Proficient in Python, Ruby, PHP, Java, Solidity, VBA, Google Apps Script, Javascript, HTML, CSS, SQL.

Dr. Meisam Eslahi: Dr. Meisam Eslahi is an information security and digital forensics researcher, consultant, and professional trainer with specialized expertise in organized cyber crimes (Botnets) detection and prevention. His domain of interests includes Cyber security Threats Detection, Mitigation and Response, Network and Mobile Behavioral Analysis, Secure BYOD, Cyber safety and Awareness. He has over 14 years of experience in the field of Information Technology mostly focused on Cyber Security, digital forensics, penetration testing and incident response. Meisam has been contributing in many projects, consultancies and developments as follows:

• APT and Botnet Analysis and Detection (Communication Pattern Analysis)
• Red/Blue teaming Design and Implantation
• Digital Forensics with main focus on Memory Analysis
• Telecommunication Fraud Investigation
• Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment
• Cyber (Security) Maturity Assessment
• Disaster Recovery and Incident Response Plan and Implantation
• Creating and Managing an Incident Response Team and Frameworks

Reza Adinehnia: Reza Adinehnia is an experienced Network Security Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in IT industry. He is skilled in Data mining, VMware ESX, Database Security, C, PHP, Computer networks and security. He possesses a strong information technology background with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused in Computer Security from Universiti Putra Malaysia.

Dr. Touraj Khodadadi: Dr. Touraj Khodadadi is currently an assistant professor of cyber security. Touraj has more than 10 years of experience in IT industry, Touraj has huge experience in (Cyber Security - Consultation - Risk Management – Security Training - Incident Handling - PCI Implementation -Penetration Tester – Security assessment - Develop security policies- Auditing - Code reviewing – Digital Transformation). In addition, he authored and co-authored 30 international journals and conference papers concerning various aspects of computer, information and network security. His main research interests include authentication systems, network security, cryptography, graphical passwords, authentication systems and cloud computing security. Apart from teaching and research activities at the university, he has served as an editor and reviewer for several international journals and conferences. He is also members of several review panels for master and doctoral research defense.

Navid: Navid has 3 years of teaching and 8 years of industry experience in Networking, Internet Of Things and Cyber Security. His research interests include network communication, IoT and Cybersecurity. His experiences in the IoT field and product developments include:

1. Wireless communications
2. Smart Agriculture
3. Micro Controllers
4. Arduino
5. Raspberry Pi
6. Edison Robotic
7. AWS
8. Node-red
9. GPS Tracking
10. RFID and NFC
11. Advertising TVs
12. Smart house