CyberSuite Learning Path 3 - Technical Defence

The Technical Defence Learning Path develops the practical knowledge required to protect organisational networks, monitor security activity, and respond to potential cyber threats. It is primarily intended for IT administrators, network engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and other technical professionals responsible for configuring, maintaining, or protecting digital infrastructure.

Learners begin by examining Virtual Private Networks and secure network protocols, gaining an understanding of how confidentiality, authentication, integrity, and trust are established across modern networks. The pathway then introduces firewalls and intrusion-detection and prevention systems, explaining how these controls filter traffic, identify suspicious activity, and reduce unauthorised access. Learners subsequently apply this knowledge through hands-on network threat detection and response using ACAS. The final course brings the acquired skills together within a Cyber Range environment, where learners can practise monitoring, attack analysis, defensive decision-making, and mitigation in controlled scenarios.

CyberSuite, co-funded by the European Union’s Digital Europe Programme, aims to facilitate SMEs’ access to advanced cybersecurity services and capabilities. The CyberSuite Academy complements theoretical learning with Cyber Range exercises, specialised cybersecurity tools, and repository resources, enabling learners to move from understanding security controls to applying them in realistic situations.

By completing this pathway, learners will strengthen their ability to secure communications, configure and interpret network-security controls, investigate alerts, recognise malicious activity, and contribute to the technical defence of an organisation.

Recommended order

1. VPNs and Secure Network Protocols
2. Firewall and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
3. Hands-On Network Threat Detection and Response Using ACAS
4. Mastering Cyber Range