Cyber Security Specialization 100 Hands-On Labs

Architect production-grade cybersecurity infrastructures using Linux, Kubernetes, cloud security, and Zero Trust principles.
Deploy and harden enterprise Linux systems using CIS Benchmarks, auditd, nftables, LUKS encryption, and SSH security controls.
Design SIEM and observability platforms with OpenSearch, Fluent Bit, Grafana, Loki, Sigma rules, and MITRE ATT&CK mapping.
Build resilient multi-environment cloud infrastructures using Terraform, policy-as-code, immutable recovery workflows, and secure networking.
Requirements
You do NOT need prior cybersecurity experience to start this course.
However, the more curious and hands-on you are, the more powerful this journey becomes.
Recommended Knowledge
Basic computer usage
Basic Linux familiarity is helpful but not required
No prior Kubernetes or cloud experience required
No prior programming experience required (Bash and Python automation are taught progressively)
Hardware Requirements
Because this is a true enterprise lab environment, students should ideally have
Minimum: 16 GB RAM
Recommended: 32 GB RAM
Quad-core CPU or better
200+ GB free SSD storage
Description
This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.Most cyber security training focuses on isolated tools and theoretical concepts.Modern enterprise environments are far more complex and commonly include:Kubernetes clustersCloud infrastructureAPIs and microservicesCI/CD pipelinesIdentity providersRemote infrastructureRuntime environmentsInfrastructure as Code workflowsThis course is designed to provide practical, hands-on experience across these modern cyber security domains through a structured lab-based learning approach.What You Will LearnThis specialization contains 100 progressively connected labs covering enterprise cyber security engineering, infrastructure security, DevSecOps, cloud security, detection engineering, and incident response workflows.Students will build, configure, secure, troubleshoot, and validate real-world systems in guided environments.Topics include:Linux Security & System HardeningLearn to secure Linux systems using:CIS BenchmarksnftablesauditdFail2BanLUKS encryptionsystemd isolationKernel security tuningNetworking & Zero Trust ArchitectureBuild and secure networking environments including:VLAN segmentationWireGuard VPNsDNSSEC configurationsBastion hostsReverse proxy securityEnterprise PKI workflowsIdentity & Access ManagementDeploy and manage:Keycloak SSOOAuth2OpenID ConnectMFA systemsVault secret managementRBAC policiesMachine identitiesCloud & Infrastructure SecurityWork with:AWS IAM securityTerraform security practicesPolicy-as-CodeCloud audit loggingInfrastructure validationSecure deployment workflowsKubernetes SecurityLearn Kubernetes security concepts including:RBACAdmission controllersNetwork policiesRuntime securitySecrets managementContainer supply chain securityHardened multi-node clustersDevSecOps EngineeringImplement secure software delivery workflows using:GitHub Actions securitySBOM generationGitleaks scanningSigstore signingArgoCD GitOps workflowsContinuous compliance validationSIEM & Detection EngineeringBuild monitoring and detection systems with:OpenSearchGrafanaSigma rulesThreat hunting workflowsMITRE ATT&CK mappingThreat intelligence integrationsOffensive Security & Incident ResponsePractice security operations including:Ethical hacking simulationsAPI security testingIncident responseDigital forensicsRecovery operationsSOC workflowsFinal Capstone ProjectThe course concludes with a large-scale capstone project focused on building and securing a modern enterprise cyber security environment integrating:Hardened Linux systemsKubernetes security controlsGitOps deployment workflowsSIEM and logging pipelinesRuntime monitoringThreat detectionCompliance automationDisaster recovery workflowsHands-On Learning ApproachEach lab is designed with practical operational exercises that may include:Environment validationTroubleshooting scenariosRecovery proceduresSecurity testingConfiguration verificationDetection engineering exercisesWho this course is forThis course is intended for:Cyber security studentsDevOps engineersSystem administratorsSOC analystsCloud engineersIT professionals interested in enterprise securityLearners interested in hands-on cyber security labsRequirementsBasic familiarity with Linux and networking concepts is recommended. Some labs may require virtualization or cloud resources depending on the exercises performed.Learning OutcomeBy completing the labs, students will gain practical exposure to modern enterprise cyber security workflows and infrastructure security concepts commonly used in cloud-native and DevSecOps environments.
The Aspiring Cybersecurity Engineer,The DevOps / Cloud Engineer Transitioning into DevSecOps,The Advanced Engineer Building Sovereign Infrastructure
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