VPN (Virtual Private Network) – Complete Training Curriculum
Module 1 – VPN Fundamentals
- Introduction to VPN
- Why VPN is required
- VPN Use Cases
- Remote Access vs Site-to-Site
- VPN Architecture
- Encryption Basics
- Authentication Concepts
Module 2 – Network Foundations for VPN
- TCP/IP Review
- Routing Concepts
- NAT Fundamentals
- MTU & MSS
- Public vs Private Networks
- Firewall Fundamentals
Module 3 – IPsec Fundamentals
- IPsec Overview
- AH vs ESP
- Tunnel Mode vs Transport Mode
- Security Associations (SA)
- Encryption & Hashing
- PFS Concept
Module 4 – IKE (Internet Key Exchange)
- IKE Phase 1
- Main Mode
- Aggressive Mode
- IKEv1
- IKEv2
- Authentication Methods
- Certificates
Module 5 – Site-to-Site IPsec VPN
- VPN Topology Design
- Tunnel Creation
- Crypto Policies
- ACL Configuration
- Route Configuration
- Tunnel Validation
- Failover Scenarios
Module 6 – Remote Access VPN
- SSL VPN Overview
- Client VPN Concepts
- User Authentication
- Split Tunnel
- Full Tunnel
- Portal & Gateway Concepts
- Access Policies
Module 7 – Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN)
- DMVPN Architecture
- Hub and Spoke
- NHRP
- Tunnel Interfaces
- Routing Integration
- Scalability Concepts
Module 8 – GRE VPN
- GRE Tunnel Concepts
- GRE over IPsec
- Tunnel Routing
- Design Scenarios
Module 9 – VPN on Palo Alto Firewall
- Site-to-Site VPN
- IPsec Profiles
- Tunnel Monitoring
- GlobalProtect Architecture
- Gateway Configuration
- Portal Configuration
- User Authentication
Module 10 – VPN on Cisco Platforms
- Cisco ASA VPN
- Cisco FTD VPN
- Cisco IOS VPN
- FlexVPN Fundamentals
Module 11 – VPN High Availability & Design
- HA Architecture
- Dual ISP VPN
- Tunnel Redundancy
- Load Sharing
- Active/Passive Design
Module 12 – Troubleshooting VPN
- VPN Packet Flow
- Debug Commands
- Tunnel Monitoring
- Phase 1 Failures
- Phase 2 Failures
- Routing Issues
- MTU Problems
- NAT Traversal Issues
Module 13 – Enterprise Real-World Scenarios
- Branch Connectivity
- Data Center Integration
- Cloud Connectivity
- Hybrid Network Scenarios
- Security Best Practices
Module 14 – Hands-On Labs
- Multi-Vendor VPN Labs
- Palo Alto VPN Labs
- Cisco VPN Labs
- Remote Access Labs
- Troubleshooting Exercises
Final Capstone Project
Design and Deploy Enterprise VPN Architecture with:
- Site-to-Site Connectivity
- Remote Access Users
- High Availability
- Monitoring & Validation