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**Module 22: Working with the `conntrack` Module in IP Tables**

**Lesson 1: Introduction to the `conntrack` Module**
- Exploring the role and significance of the `conntrack` module
- Overview of how the `conntrack` module supports connection tracking
- Importance of using the `conntrack` module for advanced rule creation

**Lesson 2: Enabling the `conntrack` Module**
- Understanding how to load and enable the `conntrack` module
- Checking module availability and compatibility with the kernel
- Configuring kernel settings to support connection tracking

**Lesson 3: Connection Tracking with `conntrack`**
- How the `conntrack` module maintains connection state information
- Interacting with connection tracking data using the `conntrack` utility
- Examining active connections, states, and related information

**Lesson 4: Using `conntrack` in IP Tables Rules**
- Leveraging the `conntrack` module for rule creation
- Applying connection tracking data to filter packets based on connection states
- Creating rules that utilize `conntrack` extensions for advanced scenarios

**Lesson 5: Advanced Connection Tracking Features**
- Exploring advanced features offered by the `conntrack` module
- Handling NAT, connection timeouts, and connection limit enforcement
- Use cases for leveraging advanced `conntrack` capabilities

**Activity: Connection Tracking with `conntrack`**
- Hands-on exercise: Enabling and using the `conntrack` module
- Interacting with the `conntrack` utility to examine active connections
- Creating and testing IP tables rules that utilize `conntrack` extensions

**Module 22 Assignment: Advanced Connection Tracking Strategy**
- Develop a strategy for utilizing advanced `conntrack` features in a firewall configuration
- Explain how the chosen `conntrack` approach enhances connection tracking, security, and rule creation

Upon completing Module 22, learners will have a clear understanding of how to work with the `conntrack` module in IP tables. They will be proficient in enabling the module, interacting with connection tracking data, and utilizing `conntrack` extensions to create advanced firewall rules that leverage connection state information.