Master Network and Security Simulation with PNETLab | Udemy

Course Description:

Welcome to the Master Network & Security Simulation with PNETLab course — a complete, hands-on training program designed to help you create professional virtual labs for networking, firewalls, and cybersecurity.

PNETLab is one of the most powerful virtual lab platforms available today. It supports Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Mikrotik, Linux, Windows, Kali, Metasploitable, and many more images — making it the perfect tool for both network engineers and cybersecurity professionals.

In this course, you will learn exactly how to install, configure, and master PNETLab from scratch. You will build multi-vendor topologies, simulate enterprise networks, deploy firewalls, run penetration-testing scenarios, and create real-world defensive and offensive labs.

Whether you are preparing for certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CEH, NSE4, Palo Alto, or you simply want to build your own virtual lab environment at home — this course is the complete guide you need.

What You Will Learn:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Install and configure PNETLab on VMware Workstation Pro
Import Cisco Routers, Switches, FortiGate, Palo Alto, Windows, Linux, Kali & more
Build multi-vendor network topologies for real-world simulation
Create cybersecurity labs for ethical hacking and blue team training
Deploy firewalls in routing, NAT, transparent and virtual wire modes
Set up penetration testing environments using Kali Linux & Metasploitable
Capture and analyze traffic using built-in tools
Build SOC-style defensive labs with SIEM and monitoring systems
Optimize lab performance, snapshots, backups & troubleshooting
Prepare labs for various networking & security certification exams

Who This Course Is For:

This course is perfect for:

• Network Engineers & Network Technicians
• Cybersecurity Engineers / Analysts
• Ethical Hackers & Penetration Testers
• SOC Analysts & Blue Team Members
• Students preparing for CCNA, CCNP, CEH, NSE4, PCNSE, or similar exams
• IT trainers & Udemy instructors who want to build virtual labs
• Anyone who wants to build a home lab without expensive hardware

Requirements:

• Basic understanding of networking fundamentals
• A computer or server capable of running virtual machines
• No prior experience with PNETLab required

After Completing This Course:

You will be fully capable of designing and building professional virtual environments used in real companies for testing, training, and cybersecurity simulation.

You will have strong practical skills that help you in:

• Daily work as a network/security engineer
• Career advancement
• Certification preparation
• Cyber labs for learning and teaching
• Creating your own courses and training labs