By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain fundamental network security concepts in a corporate context
• Identify common network threats and assess their organizational impact
• Implement appropriate network protection controls and strategies
• Apply security principles to real-world telecom infrastructures
• Enhance incident response capabilities within their network environments

• Telecom Managers
• IT Security Officers
• Network Administrators
• Cybersecurity Analysts

Module 1: Security Principles

• Confidentiality, integrity, and availability
• Security governance and risk management
• Network security frameworks

Module 2: Security Operations

• Incident response process
• Logging and monitoring techniques
• Change and configuration management

Module 3: Common Network Threats and Attacks

• Malware, phishing, and DDoS attacks
• Insider threats and social engineering
• Threat vectors in telecom systems

Module 4: Network Protection Controls

• Firewalls and intrusion prevention systems
• Network access control
• VPNs and secure communication channels

Module 5: Telecommunications Security Architecture

• Voice and data convergence risks
• Protocols (VoIP, SIP, etc.) vulnerabilities
• Segmenting and securing telecom networks

Module 6: Secure Network Design

• Designing for security and resilience
• Defense in depth strategies
• Redundancy and failover planning

Module 7: Access Control and Identity Management

• Authentication and authorization models
• Role-based access control
• Identity lifecycle management

Module 8: Compliance and Legal Considerations

• Regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001)
• Industry-specific compliance (e.g., telecom regulations)
• Legal implications of data breaches

Module 9: Case Studies in Telecom Security

• Analysis of past telecom breaches
• Lessons learned and best practices
• Response and recovery measures

Module 10: Course Review and Assessment

• Recap of key concepts
• Final knowledge assessment
• Action planning for workplace application

The course combines various teaching methods, including instructor-led presentations, group discussions, case study analyses, and assessments through quizzes and a final exam to engage participants and ensure they understand and retain the material.