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Cyber Security for System & Server Administrators

Learn practical server hardening, access control, patching, logging and incident-ready administration.

HardeningFirewallIAMPatchingLogsMFASSHWindows Security
Admissions Open
₹18,999 Indicative fee — update before production launch

Duration8 Weeks
FormatOnline / Classroom
LevelIntermediate
ScheduleWeekday / Weekend batches
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Course overview

Security-focused training for administrators responsible for Windows, Linux and cloud-connected systems. Learn least privilege, patching, account security, MFA concepts, firewall rules, SSH/RDP hardening, logs, backups and practical server hardening checklists.

What you will be able to do

Apply practical server hardening controls
Protect privileged access
Manage patching and firewall rules
Use logs for operational security
Perform a basic server security review

Curriculum

Administrator Security Foundations1 Week
Threat surface
Least privilege
Security baselines
Identity & Access2 Weeks
Password and MFA concepts
Privileged accounts
SSH and RDP security
Host Hardening2 Weeks
Patching
Firewall configuration
Service minimisation
Detection & Recovery1 Week
Logs and alerts
Backup protection
Incident evidence
Hardening Capstone2 Weeks
Windows security checklist
Linux security checklist
Server security assessment

Projects you can build

Server Hardening Audit

Assess and harden a Windows or Linux server using a structured security checklist.

Privileged Access Plan

Design administrative account, MFA, remote access and logging controls for a small organisation.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need prior server administration experience?

No. Courses marked Beginner start with core concepts and guided labs. Intermediate courses assume basic operating-system and networking familiarity.

Are the courses practical?

Yes. Each course includes guided labs, troubleshooting exercises and a final infrastructure or administration project.

Can these courses help with system administrator roles?

They are designed to build practical skills used in helpdesk, system administration, server support, infrastructure operations and junior cloud operations roles.

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