Cyberhacker Series: Honeypots, IDS & Firewalls — Outsmart Attackers Legally

Want to catch hackers in the act — before they breach your defenses? In this course, you’ll learn how honeypots, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and firewalls work together to protect modern networks. Through hands-on labs, you’ll deploy deceptive traps, configure alerting systems, and build layered defenses that give you the upper hand. Everything is taught ethically, legally, and practically — so you can apply the skills in penetration testing, defensive security, and professional cyber roles.

What You'll Learn

• Understand what honeypots are, why they work, and how attackers fall for them.
• Deploy honeypots to safely log malicious activity in real-world scenarios.
• Set up intrusion detection systems (IDS) and fine-tune rules for accurate alerts.
• Learn the difference between IDS and IPS (Intrusion Prevention Systems).
• Configure firewalls for maximum protection without crippling performance.
• Explore packet inspection, logging, and incident response workflows.
• Simulate attacks in a lab to test honeypot effectiveness and IDS responses.
• Understand attacker evasion tactics — and how to detect them anyway.
• Integrate honeypots, IDS, and firewalls into a layered security strategy.
• Best practices for ethical hacking, responsible disclosure, and compliance.

Why this course? Because theory alone won’t stop hackers. You’ll walk away with working lab setups, defensive playbooks, and the confidence to use honeypots and IDS tools like a pro. Seats are limited — enroll today to access bonus lab templates, instructor feedback, and private student forums.