Virtual Private Networks for beginners - VPN, Cisco training (Udemy.com)
Learn how VPN works and discover protocols like PPTP, L2TP, IPSec and SSL. Build your own VPN network at home. Security.
Created by: Marious Kuriata
Last updated October 2025
What you will 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
How it compares
Against the other 1,182 rated Udemy courses in IT & Software on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.3 out of 5higher than 20% of them
- Reviews2,140#235 of 1,183 by number of reviews
- Length5.1 hoursshorter than 53% of them
- Last updatedOctober 2025more recently than 56% of them
Course 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!
Instructor Details
- 4.3 Rating
2,140 Reviews
Marious Kuriata
Hi, my name is Marious. I have been working in IT for 20 years (web design, networking, security, tutoring, management).
My courses/certifications: MCSE, MCSA, MCTS, MCP, Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CCNA Security, CCSP, Zyxel Security Professional,
Postgraduate studies in networking & security. A Master's Degree in Human Resources.
20 years of experience in IT. This has included designing, troubleshooting and installing networks, Cisco routers, switches, access points and firewalls (ASA Firewalls, Aironet, VLANs, routing protocols RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, spanning tree, VPNs, Cyberoam, IPS/IDS, Riverbed), Previous experience includes Microsoft systems, IT Manager, Technical Trainer (Cisco, Comptia, Microsoft) and Private Tutor.
CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate (2009)
CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional (2010)
CCNA_SEC Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (2012)
CCNA_ASA Cisco ASA Firewalls Specialist: Security and VPNs (2013)
CCSP (CCNP Sec) – Cisco Certified Security Specialist (2013)
ZCNP ZyXEL Certified Network Professional (2012)
MCSE Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (2011)
MCP Microsoft Certified Professional (Windows Server) (2009)
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Reviews
By Jens De Rijk on 12/15/2025
the tehnical part for setting it up is maybe a bit to long for me. it is nice to see the terms used for VPN to better understand what clients are saying when talking baout VPN access and the setup, it will help me understand network designs better and maybe I setup a VPN at home, who knows :)
By Brian BURGESS on 2/29/2024
It presented an overview of VPN concepts and technology appropriate for a student with basic IT skills. By the end of the course, I had the basic knowledge needed to set up very basic VPNs and knowledge where to learn more. On the negative side, many of the videos are using older technology (circa 2012) so would benefit from being refreshed with more current technology.
By Miguel Figueroa on 10/9/2022
This course was very well-paced and informative, as well as provided good examples and demonstrations in a practical manner. I have learned well and i can say Marious Kuriata is a great teacher for new students, or those who are transitioning their career to IT such as myself
By Sharma on 12/13/2020
GREAT
By Jim Smallbones on 12/13/2020
good.
By Aleksandra Kusiak on 11/26/2020
ok
By Rafael Porro Perez on 11/21/2020
order of the clases does not match the title since it says beginners
By Joshua Izzi on 11/8/2020
I thought it was great, I learned a lot
By Kwabena kyeremateng on 10/21/2020
It was a good match
By Suruthi P on 10/19/2020
Great session
By Oskar Terlecki on 9/28/2020
Thanks to This course You will learn a lot about VPN ,also how to configure VPN with router, how to set up server without static IP using DDNS, how to secure and use a remote connection, how to do port forwarding and many other practical examples of useful things. Very practical course !
By Subramanian K on 9/12/2020
It is good introduction to get into the topics.
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