Firewalls & Antivirus Essentials

Wishlist Share
Share Course
Page Link
Share On Social Media

About Course

This course introduces the core concepts of firewalls and antivirus systems, two of the most critical defenses in cybersecurity. Students will learn how firewalls filter traffic, configure basic rules, and protect networks from unauthorized access. You’ll also explore how antivirus software detects, prevents, and removes malware. The course includes real-world examples, live demonstrations, and step-by-step configuration guides suitable for both beginners and intermediate learners.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand how firewalls control network traffic
  • Identify different types of firewalls and their use cases
  • Learn how antivirus software detects and removes malware
  • Configure firewalls and antivirus tools safely
  • Recognize common security alerts and responses
  • Apply practical best practices for everyday system protection

Course Content

Introduction to Firewalls & Antivirus
What are firewalls and antivirus software? Why they are essential in system security Real-world cyberattack examples prevented by these tools

Understanding Firewalls
Types of firewalls: Packet filtering, Stateful inspection, Proxy, Next-Gen How firewalls monitor and filter traffic Inbound vs outbound rules Common firewall software/hardware examples

Configuring Firewalls (Demo)
Windows Defender Firewall setup & rule creation Linux UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) basics Creating custom allow/deny rules Firewall logs & alert monitoring

Antivirus Fundamentals
What antivirus software does and how it works Signature-based vs behavior-based detection Real-time scanning and scheduled scanning Heuristic and cloud-based scanning explained

Installing & Configuring Antivirus (Demo)
Installation steps for Windows Defender / Avast (demo) Manual vs automatic scanning Quarantine, whitelist, and exclusion management

Threat Detection & Response
How antivirus responds to malware infections Common alert types and responses Manual removal and safe mode scanning Reporting suspicious files and false positives

Firewall & Antivirus Integration
How these tools work together Centralized management (Security Suites) Balancing usability and security

Common Issues & Troubleshooting
When antivirus blocks legitimate software Fixing network issues caused by misconfigured firewalls Updating signatures and definitions

Best Practices & Security Tips
Keeping firewall and antivirus up to date Safe downloading and browsing habits Importance of periodic full scans Backup and recovery after infection

Quiz, Assignment & Summary
Recap of key takeaways Quiz and practical assignment Certificate and next course suggestions

Student Ratings & Reviews

No Review Yet
No Review Yet