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| **Module 1: Introduction to IP Tables** | **Module 1: Introduction to IP Tables** |
| - Understanding the role of firewalls in network security | |
| - Overview of IP tables and its significance | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:understanding_the_role_of_firewalls_in_network_security|Understanding the role of firewalls in network security]] |
| - Differentiating between IP tables and iptables | |
| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:overview_of_ip_tables_and_its_significance|Overview of IP tables and its significance]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:differentiating_between_ip_tables_and_iptables|Differentiating between IP tables and iptables]] |
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| **Module 2: IP Tables Basics** | **Module 2: IP Tables Basics** |
| - Chain concept: Input, Output, Forward, and Custom chains | |
| - Packet processing flow through IP tables | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:chain_concept_input_output_forward_and_custom_chains|Chain concept: Input, Output, Forward, and Custom chains]] |
| - Basic syntax of IP tables commands | |
| - Listing and managing rules using the `iptables` command | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:packet_processing_flow_through_ip_tables|Packet processing flow through IP tables]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:basic_syntax_of_ip_tables_commands|Basic syntax of IP tables commands]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:listing_and_managing_rules|Listing and managing rules using the `iptables` command]] |
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| **Module 3: Rule Syntax and Structure** | **Module 3: Rule Syntax and Structure** |
| - Anatomy of a rule: table, chain, match criteria, and target action | |
| - Specifying source and destination IP addresses | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:anatomy_of_a_rule|Anatomy of a rule: table, chain, match criteria, and target action]] |
| - Port-based filtering: TCP, UDP, and ICMP protocols | |
| - Using negation and multiple match criteria | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:specifying_source_and_destination_ip_addresses|Specifying source and destination IP addresses]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:port_based_filtering_tcp_udp_and_icmp_protocols|Port-based filtering: TCP, UDP, and ICMP protocols]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:using_negation_and_multiple_match_criteria|Using negation and multiple match criteria]] |
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| **Module 4: Rule Management and Order** | **Module 4: Rule Management and Order** |
| - Adding, deleting, and modifying rules | |
| - Saving and restoring rules across reboots | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:adding_deleting_and_modifying_rules|Adding, deleting, and modifying rules]] |
| - Rule order and its importance | |
| - Using rule comments for documentation | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:saving_and_restoring_rules_across_reboots|Saving and restoring rules across reboots]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:rule_order_and_its_importance|Rule order and its importance]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:using_rule_comments_for_documentation|Using rule comments for documentation]] |
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| **Module 5: Common Rule Actions** | **Module 5: Common Rule Actions** |
| - ACCEPT, DROP, and REJECT targets | |
| - LOG target for rule tracking | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:accept_drop_and_reject_targets|ACCEPT, DROP, and REJECT targets]] |
| - Creating custom chains for better organization | |
| - Understanding the RETURN action | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:log_target_for_rule_tracking|LOG target for rule tracking]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:creating_custom_chains_for_better_organization|Creating custom chains for better organization]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:understanding_the_return_action|Understanding the RETURN action]] |
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| **Module 6: Connection Tracking** | **Module 6: Connection Tracking** |
| - The concept of connection tracking | |
| - Stateful vs. stateless packet filtering | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:the_concept_of_connection_tracking|The concept of connection tracking]] |
| - Working with the `conntrack` module | |
| - Maintaining connection states for different protocols | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:stateful_vs_stateless_packet_filtering|Stateful vs. stateless packet filtering]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:working_with_the_conntrack_module|Working with the `conntrack` module]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:maintaining_connection_states_for_different_protocols|Maintaining connection states for different protocols]] |
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| **Module 7: Network Address Translation (NAT)** | **Module 7: Network Address Translation (NAT)** |
| - Introduction to Network Address Translation | |
| - Source NAT (SNAT) and Destination NAT (DNAT) | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:introduction_to_network_address_translation|Introduction to Network Address Translation]] |
| - Port forwarding and masquerading | |
| - Using the `nat` table for NAT rules | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:source_nat_snat_and_destination_nat_dnat|Source NAT (SNAT) and Destination NAT (DNAT)]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:port_forwarding_and_masquerading|Port forwarding and masquerading]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:using_the_nat_table_for_nat_rules|Using the `nat` table for NAT rules]] |
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| **Module 8: Advanced IP Tables Concepts** | **Module 8: Advanced IP Tables Concepts** |
| - Packet mangling with the `mangle` table | |
| - Quality of Service (QoS) using IP tables | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:packet_mangling_with_the_mangle_table|Packet mangling with the `mangle` table]] |
| - Rate limiting and traffic shaping | |
| - Advanced logging and auditing techniques | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:quality_of_service_qos_using_ip_tables|Quality of Service (QoS) using IP tables]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:rate_limiting_and_traffic_shaping|Rate limiting and traffic shaping]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:advanced_logging_and_auditing_techniques|Advanced logging and auditing techniques]] |
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| **Module 9: IP Tables Best Practices** | **Module 9: IP Tables Best Practices** |
| - Minimizing rule complexity for better performance | |
| - Default policies and their impact | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:minimizing_rule_complexity_for_better_performance|Minimizing rule complexity for better performance]] |
| - Security implications and potential pitfalls | |
| - Testing rules without locking yourself out | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:default_policies_and_their_impact|Default policies and their impact]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:security_implications_and_potential_pitfalls|Security implications and potential pitfalls]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:testing_rules_without_locking_yourself_out|Testing rules without locking yourself out]] |
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| **Module 10: Real-world Applications** | **Module 10: Real-world Applications** |
| - Creating a basic firewall configuration | |
| - Setting up a secure web server with IP tables | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:creating_a_basic_firewall_configuration|Creating a basic firewall configuration]] |
| - Implementing port knocking for additional security | |
| - Protecting against DDoS attacks using IP tables | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:setting_up_a_secure_web_server_with_ip_tables|Setting up a secure web server with IP tables]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:implementing_port_knocking_for_additional_security|Implementing port knocking for additional security]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:protecting_against_ddos_attacks_using_ip_tables|Protecting against DDoS attacks using IP tables]] |
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| **Module 11: IP Tables Tools and Resources** | **Module 11: IP Tables Tools and Resources** |
| - Graphical user interfaces for IP tables | |
| - Other firewall management tools (UFW, Firewalld) | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:graphical_user_interfaces_for_ip_tables|Graphical user interfaces for IP tables]] |
| - Online resources, communities, and forums | |
| - Troubleshooting common IP tables issues | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:other_firewall_management_tools_ufw_firewalld|Other firewall management tools (UFW, Firewalld)]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:online_resources_communities_and_forums|Online resources, communities, and forums]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:troubleshooting_common_ip_tables_issues|Troubleshooting common IP tables issues]] |
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| **Module 12: Future Trends and Developments** | **Module 12: Future Trends and Developments** |
| - Trends in network security and firewall technology | |
| - Evolving alternatives to IP tables | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:trends_in_network_security_and_firewall_technology|Trends in network security and firewall technology]] |
| - The role of IP tables in containerized environments | |
| - Keeping up-to-date with changing network landscapes | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:evolving_alternatives_to_ip_tables|Evolving alternatives to IP tables]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:the_role_of_ip_tables_in_containerized_environments|The role of IP tables in containerized environments]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:keeping_up_to_date_with_changing_network_landscapes|Keeping up-to-date with changing network landscapes]] |
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| **Module 13: Hands-on Labs and Practical Exercises** | **Module 13: Hands-on Labs and Practical Exercises** |
| - Designing and implementing firewall rules for different scenarios | |
| - Simulating attacks and testing rule effectiveness | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:designing_and_implementing_firewall_rules_for_different_scenarios|Designing and implementing firewall rules for different scenarios]] |
| - Creating custom chains and complex rule structures | |
| - Troubleshooting and debugging IP tables configurations | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:simulating_attacks_and_testing_rule_effectiveness|Simulating attacks and testing rule effectiveness]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:creating_custom_chains_and_complex_rule_structures|Creating custom chains and complex rule structures]] |
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| | Troubleshooting and debugging IP tables configurations |
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| **Module 14: Case Studies and Real-world Examples** | **Module 14: Case Studies and Real-world Examples** |
| - Analyzing real-world security breaches and their IP tables configurations | |
| - Examining successful IP tables implementations in large organizations | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:analyzing_real_world_security_breaches_and_their_ip_tables_configurations|Analyzing real-world security breaches and their IP tables configurations]] |
| - Learning from mistakes: IP tables misconfigurations and their consequences | |
| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:examining_successful_ip_tables_implementations_in_large_organizations|Examining successful IP tables implementations in large organizations]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:learning_from_mistakes|Learning from mistakes: IP tables misconfigurations and their consequences]] |
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| **Module 15: Final Project and Assessment** | **Module 15: Final Project and Assessment** |
| - Design and implement a comprehensive IP tables configuration | |
| - Justification for rule choices based on security principles | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:design_and_implement_a_comprehensive_ip_tables_configuration|Design and implement a comprehensive IP tables configuration]] |
| - Testing the configuration against different attack scenarios | |
| - Documentation and presentation of the final project | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:justification_for_rule_choices_based_on_security_principles|Justification for rule choices based on security principles]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:testing_the_configuration_against_different_attack_scenarios|Testing the configuration against different attack scenarios]] |
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| | [[products:ict:linux:iptables:documentation_and_presentation_of_the_final_project|Documentation and presentation of the final project]] |
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