Workshop Details

Workshop Name:
Comprehensive Course on Linux OS & Security: Week 3 : Secure Communication & Data Protection on CentOS
Core Concepts, Advanced Security, Troubleshooting & Real-World Implementation

Organized By:
National Centre for Cyber Security - Air University, Islamabad

Date:
16th May- 18th May, 2025

Duration:
3 Days (20 Hours - Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Mode of Training:
On-site

Targeted Audience:
Open For All

Payment Category:
Paid

For Professional:
PKR 25,000

For Students:
PKR 6,000 (Air University), PKR 8,000 (Other than AU)

Entertainment:
Lunch with two tea breaks (Saturday & Sunday)

Technical Content to be Covered:

Fundamentals of Secure Communication

• Introduction to Network Security & Threats
  • Common cyber threats & attack vectors
  • Best practices for secure communication

CentOS Hardening Basics

• Securing SSH (Disable root login, Use key-based authentication)
• Configuring firewalld & SELinux

Packet Filtering & Access Control

• Configuring iptables and firewalld
• Port Knocking with knockd to protect remote access

Secure Remote Access with VPN & SSH

• Virtual Private Network (VPN) Setup
  • OpenVPN & IPSec implementation on CentOS
  • Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPNs
• SSH Security & Tunneling
  • SSH Port Forwarding & Reverse Tunneling
  • Securing SSH with Fail2Ban & Port Knocking
• Multi-Factor Authentication for SSH
  • Google Authenticator & hardware keys

Secure Data Transfer & Encryption

• File Transfer Security
  • SFTP vs SCP vs Rsync over SSH
  • GPG Encryption for File Transfer

Secure Video Conferencing & Real-World Scenarios

• Self-Hosted Video Conferencing Solutions
  • Jitsi Meet setup on CentOS
  • Configuring TURN/STUN servers for NAT traversal
• Hardened VoIP & WebRTC Security
  • SIP over TLS & SRTP encryption
• Practical Hands-on Scenarios
  • Simulated Cyber Attacks & Defense Techniques
  • Securing Multi-Site Communication

Key Takeaways:

• ✔️ Configure secure VPNs for remote access
• ✔️ Protect SSH & remote access with advanced techniques
• ✔️ Implement port knocking & MFA for additional security
• ✔️ Secure data transfer
• ✔️ Deploy self-hosted video conferencing securely
• ✔️ Monitor & respond to security threats

Registration

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