Network Security Beginner: orientation and topology

Scenario

You are stepping into the role of network security engineer. Your job is to map the Network Security environment before making changes.

Workspace

Topology: Isolated blue-team range with firewall design, protected host, and security event workflow.

Primary tools: pfSense, Wazuh, Linux

Tasks

1. Launch the course pod and wait for the VM status to become running.
2. Open every available console and record host names, IP addresses, and access methods.
3. Identify the service boundary, management path, and rollback point.
4. Create a short implementation note that explains what this lab proves.

Validation Focus

• firewall-rules-active
• siem-receiving-logs
• routing-path-works

Reflection

Explain how security, firewall, monitoring appears in the workspace and what evidence an instructor should expect from a Beginner learner.