Apprenticeship Program

    Network Security
    Engineer

    Apprenticeship Program

    Become a job-ready Network Security Engineer with real-time firewall, VPN, NAC, troubleshooting, and security operations skills — even if you're starting from scratch.

    8 RolesCareer Outcomes
    7 ModulesStructured Curriculum
    3 OptionsProgram Durations
    LiveInstructor-Led

    Perfect For

    Who Should Join

    Freshers

    Planning to enter cybersecurity / network security

    L1/L2 NOC Engineers

    Ready to move into firewall & security roles

    IT Support Engineers

    Desktop support moving into security

    CCNA / CCNP Students

    Looking for job-oriented practical experience

    Network Engineers

    Moving into firewall/security specialisation

    Career Switchers

    Targeting network security roles

    Choose Your Pace

    Program Options

    All options include live sessions, lab access, and recorded videos

    Quick Entry

    Option 1

    Fast Track

    8 Weeks

    Weekend sessions · 2–3 hrs each

    Best For

    Candidates with CCNA / basic networking knowledge

    Most Popular

    Option 2

    Job-Oriented

    3 Months

    Weekend sessions · 2–3 hrs each

    Best For

    Freshers, NOC engineers, and IT support engineers

    Most Comprehensive

    Option 3

    Advanced

    4–6 Months

    Weekend sessions · 2–3 hrs each

    Best For

    Candidates targeting L2 security roles with deeper practice

    Course Curriculum

    7 structured modules — from fundamentals to real security operations

    MOD 01

    Network Security Foundation

    Understanding enterprise security architecture

    Network security basicsSecurity zones & segmentationLAN / WAN / DMZ / Internet edge designFirewall placement in enterprise networksNorth-South & East-West traffic flowPublic IP, private IP & NAT conceptsReal enterprise security architecture overview
    MOD 02

    Firewall Fundamentals

    Core skills every security engineer needs

    Stateful firewall conceptsSecurity policies (src / dst / service)NAT policy designInbound & outbound traffic flowDMZ server publishingRule hit count verificationFirewall rule cleanup basicsChange request workflow
    MOD 03★ Core

    Multi-Vendor Firewall Exposure

    FortiGate · Palo Alto · Cisco FTD · Check Point · Sophos

    FortiGate

    Zones & policiesNAT / VIPIPSec + SSL VPNWeb filteringTroubleshooting

    Palo Alto

    Security & NAT policiesApp-ID / User-IDURL filteringThreat preventionPacket capture

    Cisco FTD

    FMC + FTD modelAccess control policiesNAT & IPSVPN overviewPacket tracer

    Check Point / Sophos

    Security policy basicsNAT & VPN conceptsLogs & monitoringCommon support troubleshooting
    MOD 04

    VPN Technologies

    Site-to-Site, Remote Access & common failures

    IPSec VPN fundamentalsIKE Phase 1 & Phase 2Site-to-Site VPNRemote Access VPNSSL VPN conceptsAnyConnect / GlobalProtect / FortiClientCommon VPN issues & troubleshootingTunnel down / traffic not passing scenarios
    MOD 05

    Cisco ISE / NAC Basics

    Identity & access control concepts

    AAA fundamentalsRADIUS & TACACS+802.1X basicsMAB authenticationGuest access overviewAuthorization policiesCommon authentication failure troubleshooting
    MOD 06★ Core

    Real-Time Troubleshooting Scenarios

    14 real enterprise issues you will learn to resolve

    User unable to access internetApplication blocked by firewallVPN tunnel downVPN up but traffic not passingNAT not workingFirewall rule not matchingDNS issue vs firewall issueRouting vs security policy issueDMZ server access issueSSL VPN login issuePort / VLAN / gateway issueHA failover issueLogs not showing trafficPacket capture troubleshooting
    MOD 07

    Security Operations Skills

    Day-to-day skills for L1/L2 security roles

    Ticket handling processIncident classificationBasic RCA preparationChange request reviewFirewall rule implementation processDaily health checksBackup & restore basicsSyslog & monitoring overviewSIEM / SOC integration basicsEscalation from L1 to L2/L3

    Included in program

    What You Will Get

    Live Instructor-Led Training

    Interactive online sessions

    Hands-On Firewall Labs

    Real enterprise scenarios

    Real-Time Troubleshooting

    L1/L2 ticket practice

    Multi-Vendor Exposure

    FortiGate, PA, Cisco, CP, Sophos

    Workbooks & Lab Guides

    Step-by-step documents

    Recorded Session Access

    Revisit anytime

    Interview Question Bank

    Security & firewall roles

    ★ Apprenticeship Exclusive

    Resume Preparation Support

    Profile & CV assistance

    ★ Apprenticeship Exclusive

    Job Portal Guidance

    Where & how to apply

    ★ Apprenticeship Exclusive

    Career Roadmap

    Security career path

    ★ Apprenticeship Exclusive

    Mock Interview Support

    Technical Q&A practice

    ★ Apprenticeship Exclusive

    After completion

    Career Roles

    8 in-demand roles you can target after completing this program

    Network Security Engineer

    L1/L2

    Firewall Engineer

    Specialist

    SOC / NOC Security Engineer

    Operations

    L1 Network Security Engineer

    Entry-Level

    L2 Firewall Support Engineer

    Mid-Level

    Security Operations Engineer

    Ops Track

    VPN Support Engineer

    Specialist

    Infrastructure Security Engineer

    Enterprise

    8+

    Career Roles

    L1→L2

    Level Progression

    6

    Vendors Covered

    Sikandar Shaik

    Triple CCIE #35012

    Enterprise · Security · Service Provider

    Start your journey

    Begin Your Security Career

    Choose your pace, enroll via WhatsApp, and start building real-world security skills from day one.

    Fast Track · 8 Weeks
    Quick Entry
    Job-Oriented · 3 Months
    Most Popular
    Advanced · 4–6 Months
    Comprehensive

    Weekend batch · Live sessions + Recorded access