TCP/IP Deep Dive
RCCE students will learn TCP/IP protocol stack security from Layer 2 through Layer 7, including Ethernet, ARP, IP, TCP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, and TLS protocol analysis and security implications. RCCE students will learn to analyze network traffic at each protocol layer, identify protocol-level vulnerabilities including ARP spoofing, IP spoofing, TCP session hijacking, DNS poisoning, and TLS downgrade attacks. The course covers packet capture and analysis using Wireshark, network forensics techniques, protocol-based anomaly detection, and how deep protocol knowledge enables better firewall rule writing, IDS signature development, and network security troubleshooting. 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.
- Security Engineers building defensive controls
- Security Analysts and Blue Team members
- Systems Administrators with security responsibilities
- GRC and Risk Professionals supporting controls
- Professionals implementing TCP/IP Deep Dive
- Execute hands-on tasks for tcp/ip deep dive
- Execute hands-on tasks for protocol analysis mastery — covering Analyze traffic at each OSI layer, Identify protocol-level vulnerabilities.
- Execute hands-on tasks for analyze traffic at each osi layer — covering Identify protocol-level vulnerabilities.
- Build detections and response workflows for privilege escalation, including ARP spoofing and IP spoofing, and Identify TCP session hijacking attempts.
- Execute hands-on tasks for detect arp spoofing and ip spoofing — covering Identify TCP session hijacking attempts.
- Execute hands-on tasks for defensive engineering — covering Write precise firewall rules, Develop IDS/IPS signatures.
- Execute hands-on tasks for architectural decisions — covering Make network security design choices, Troubleshoot complex protocol issues.
- Explain TCP/IP Protocol Stack Overview fundamentals
- Execute hands-on tasks for application layer
- Execute hands-on tasks for transport layer
- Execute hands-on tasks for internet layer
- Execute hands-on tasks for link layer
| Module 01 | TCP/IP Deep Dive |
| Module 02 | Protocol Analysis Mastery |
| Module 03 | Analyze traffic at each OSI layer |
| Module 04 | Threat Detection Skills |
| Module 05 | Detect ARP spoofing and IP spoofing |
| Module 06 | Defensive Engineering |
| Module 07 | Architectural Decisions |
| Module 08 | TCP/IP Protocol Stack Overview |
| Module 09 | Application Layer |
| Module 10 | Transport Layer |
| Module 11 | Internet Layer |
| Module 12 | Link Layer |
| Module 13 | OSI vs TCP/IP Model Comparison |
| Module 14 | OSI Model |
All hands-on labs run on Rocheston Rose X OS. Students practice tcp/ip deep dive by implementing the controls discussed in class, with a focus on real-world deployment, monitoring, and validation.
- Lab 1: Execute hands-on tasks for tcp/ip deep dive
- Lab 2: Execute hands-on tasks for protocol analysis mastery
- Lab 3: Execute hands-on tasks for analyze traffic at each osi layer
- Lab 4: Build detections and response workflows for privilege escalation
- Lab 5: Execute hands-on tasks for detect arp spoofing and ip spoofing
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive an official RCCE Course Completion Certificate for TCP/IP Deep Dive, 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