Network Deep Dive: Basics
RCCE students will learn cloud network security fundamentals including virtual network design, subnet architecture, security groups, network ACLs, load balancer security, CDN protection, and hybrid connectivity security. RCCE students will learn to design secure cloud network architectures across AWS VPC, Azure VNet, and GCP VPC, implement micro-segmentation strategies, configure web application firewalls for cloud workloads, secure inter-region and hybrid connections using VPN and private connectivity services, monitor cloud network traffic for anomalies, and troubleshoot cloud network security issues while maintaining least-privilege network access. This deep-dive course provides comprehensive technical coverage that goes beyond surface-level understanding. At an expert level, RCCE students will learn to master the nuances, edge cases, and advanced configurations that separate competent practitioners from true experts. Students will engage with complex real-world scenarios and gain the depth of knowledge required to troubleshoot difficult situations, mentor junior team members, and make architectural decisions with confidence.
- Cloud Security Architects and Engineers
- DevSecOps and Platform Engineers
- Identity and Access Management Specialists
- Security Analysts securing cloud workloads
- Professionals implementing Network Deep Dive: Basics
- Execute hands-on tasks for auth deep dive: basics
- Execute hands-on tasks for advanced cyber defense mastery
- Explain Executive Overview fundamentals
- Execute hands-on tasks for why authentication matters
- Execute hands-on tasks for course scope — covering First line of defense for all systems, Credential storage and password security.
- Explain Foundation of Zero Trust architecture fundamentals — covering Credential storage and password security.
- Execute hands-on tasks for business impact — covering Auth failures enable lateral movement.
- Execute hands-on tasks for core definitions: authentication fundamentals
- Design a scalable privilege management architecture with policy and enforcement
- Execute hands-on tasks for → load balancer
- Execute hands-on tasks for → auth service
- Integrate privilege controls with identity providers and SIEM telemetry
| Module 01 | Auth Deep Dive: Basics |
| Module 02 | Advanced Cyber Defense Mastery |
| Module 03 | Executive Overview |
| Module 04 | Why Authentication Matters |
| Module 05 | Course Scope |
| Module 06 | Foundation of Zero Trust architecture |
| Module 07 | Business Impact |
| Module 08 | Core Definitions: Authentication Fundamentals |
| Module 09 | Authentication Architecture & System Design |
| Module 10 | → Load Balancer |
| Module 11 | → Auth Service |
| Module 12 | → Identity Store |
| Module 13 | → Session Store |
| Module 14 | Browser/App |
All hands-on labs run on Rocheston Rose X OS. Students practice network deep dive: basics by implementing the controls discussed in class, with a focus on real-world deployment, monitoring, and validation.
- Lab 1: Execute hands-on tasks for auth deep dive: basics
- Lab 2: Execute hands-on tasks for advanced cyber defense mastery
- Lab 3: Explain Executive Overview fundamentals
- Lab 4: Execute hands-on tasks for why authentication matters
- Lab 5: Execute hands-on tasks for course scope
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive an official RCCE Course Completion Certificate for Network Deep Dive: Basics, verifiable through the Rocheston certification portal.
- Full access to all course materials and slide decks
- Hands-on lab access on Rocheston Rose X OS environment
- Access to Rocheston CyberNotes
- Access to Rocheston Zelfire — EDR/XDR SIEM platform
- Access to Rocheston Raven — online cyber range exercise platform
- Access to Rocheston Vulnerability Vines AI