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Virtual Private Networks for beginners - VPN, Cisco training
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Virtual Private Networks for beginners - VPN, Cisco training

Learn how VPN works and discover protocols like PPTP, L2TP, IPSec and SSL. Build your own VPN network at home. Security.
Created byMarious Kuriata
Last updated 10/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • understand VPN concepts
  • Stay safe online using Cyberghost
  • describe VPN protocols and understand the differences
  • encryption
  • hashes
  • certificates
  • implementing site to site and remote VPN
  • implementing an SSL VPN on a firewall
  • VPN using Teamviewer
  • introduction to IPSEC VPN on a Cisco device

Course content

6 sections • 33 lectures • 4h 54m total length

  • Introduction to the series3:36

    Check what to expect in the series and how to study

  • What to Expect0:29
  • What is a Virtual Private Network?16:55

    We will talk about VPNs in general, discuss available options and why it is important to understand VPNs. Learn about site-to-site and remote vpns

  • Encryption and certificates12:12

    Symmetric and asymmetric encryption, certificates and PKI. Learn how to make your connection secure by using a reliable and strong encryption protocol

  • Hashing12:55

    We will discuss hashing: md5 and sha. Learn how to create an md5 hash and how secure these solutions are

  • Authentication part 119:31

    We all know passwords are important, right? In this video we will discuss authentication options for VPNs including the Radius protocol.

  • Two-factor authentication10:48

    A topic you have been waiting for! A password is not enough, we need a two-factor authentication solution. A lab is included showing you how we can authenticate using an app on a mobile phone

  • Quiz 1 - VPN Concepts

Requirements

  • Perfect for beginners while also being valuable to advanced users who want to learn about VPNs
  • Basic understanding of network concepts

Description

    A virtual private network (VPN) is a network that uses the Internet, to provide remote offices or individual users with secure access to their organization's network. 

      A lot of people use VPNs but they do not really understand how it all works. It is not good! You NEED to know it, it is your security! Do you remember NSA and all issues around it? Do you want to make sure hackers will not get access to your files? Well... it is time to learn how you can make your connection secure and reliable. 

      This training is designed for beginners, however I included some more advanced labs as well. I discuss VPN protocols, encryption, hashes, certificates, remote and site to site vpns... 

This course is for beginners. I take my time to explain all the basics here.

     Learn about the advantages of VPN: 


  • Improve security for data exchanges

  •   Improve productivity

  •   Functionality and resources shared from a corporate office

  •   If data is intercepted, it will be encrypted and will not be readable to outside hackers

  • Learn about PPTP, L2TP, IPsec, and more

  • Labs and real-world examples

      It is time to learn how VPNs really work! There are  labs included which will show you how we can apply all these protocols in the real world. Enjoy!  Join now!

Who this course is for:

  • From beginners, to advanced users, this course is perfect for all ability levels if you want to learn about VPNs. This course will add value to everyone's skill set
  • You want to learn about security, hackers and encryption standards

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