Network Security and Firewall Management
Network controls are configured once and then accumulate rules nobody dares remove. This course covers designing segmentation, writing defensible firewall policy and reviewing rulebases that have grown out of control.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Network attack paths and why segmentation matters
- 02Designing zones, segmentation and trust boundaries
- 03Firewall rule design, specificity and documentation
- 04Auditing and cleaning up an overgrown rulebase
- 05Remote access, virtual private networks and their risks
- 06Traffic monitoring, logging and detection
- 07Change control, review cycles and rule lifecycle
What you will gain
- Design network segmentation around risk
- Write firewall rules that are specific and reviewable
- Audit and clean up an overgrown rulebase
- Configure remote access securely
- Monitor traffic and detect suspicious patterns
- Manage change control on network security devices
Who should attend
- Network and security engineers
- System administrators with security duties
- IT managers responsible for infrastructure
- Auditors reviewing network controls
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 1 to 5 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 12 to 16 Apr 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 21 to 25 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- IT & Digital Skills
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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