Networking & Security: Protect and Connect the Digital World

Networking and security form the backbone of modern IT infrastructure. Networking encompasses the design, implementation, and management of computer networks — from local office LANs to global cloud architectures. Security focuses on protecting these networks, systems, and data from unauthorized access, attacks, and breaches.

In an era of increasing cyber threats, ransomware attacks, and data breaches, professionals who understand both networking and security are in extraordinary demand. Our collection covers everything from TCP/IP fundamentals to advanced penetration testing and incident response.

• Cybersecurity Skills Gap: Over 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions globally
• Rising Threats: Cyberattacks increase by 30%+ every year
• Essential Infrastructure: Every organization depends on networks
• Compliance Requirements: GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS require security expertise
• High Salaries: Security professionals command premium compensation
• Remote Work: VPNs, zero-trust, and secure access are more critical than ever

• IT Professionals: Expand your skills into security
• Network Administrators: Deepen your infrastructure expertise
• Security Enthusiasts: Turn your passion into a career
• System Administrators: Secure your servers and services
• Compliance Officers: Understand technical security controls
• Career Changers: Enter one of tech's highest-paying fields

• TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network protocols
• Firewall configuration and management
• VPN setup and secure remote access
• Intrusion detection and prevention
• Penetration testing and ethical hacking
• Security auditing and compliance
• Incident response and forensics
• Encryption and PKI
• Network monitoring and analysis

1. Network Fundamentals: TCP/IP, subnetting, DNS, routing basics
2. Security Basics: CIA triad, common threats, basic hardening
3. Firewalls & VPNs: Configure network security devices
4. Offensive Security: Learn ethical hacking and penetration testing
5. Defensive Security: Monitoring, logging, incident response
6. Specialize: Cloud security, compliance, forensics, or red teaming

• Network Administrator: €40,000 – €65,000/year
• Security Analyst: €50,000 – €80,000/year
• Penetration Tester: €60,000 – €100,000/year
• Security Engineer: €70,000 – €110,000/year
• CISO: €100,000 – €200,000/year
• Security Consultant: €80 – €250/hour