Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs + Cloud Labs

Print Textbook + Cloud Lab Access: 180-Day Subscription The Cybersecurity + IT Cloud Labs for Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs, Fourth Edition provide immersive, hands-on experiences that mirror real-world network defense scenarios, enabling students to confidently assess, defend, and secure networks. The Cloud Lab environment allows learners to bring key concepts from the text to life using live virtual environments with real tools and firewall platforms, including Windows Defender and pfSense. Each lab aligns with chapter content and industry standards, guiding students through practical tasks like firewall configuration, VPN deployment, traffic monitoring, and penetration testing. Labs: 1. Assessing the Network with Common Security Tools 2. Defending the Network from a Simulated Attack 3. Designing a Secure Network Topology 4. Configuring the Windows Defender Firewall 5. Configuring Firewall Interfaces with pfSense 6. Monitoring and Logging Network Traffic 7. Configuring Custom Firewall Rules with pfSense 8. Configuring a VPN Server with pfSense 9. Configuring a VPN Client for Secure File Transfers 10. Penetration Testing a pfSense Firewall