SGNOG x APNIC Workshop: Network Security

SGNOG is pleased to partner APNIC in organising a two-days Network Security workshop.

Date : 8--9 October 2026 (Thursday--Friday)

Time : 0900hrs – 1800hrs

Cost: $200 (proceeds will go toward SGNOG’s community development efforts)

Participants: up to 40

For more information, please write to the Organising Committee at [email protected].

This comprehensive Network Security workshop provides essential knowledge and practical skills for safeguarding modern network infrastructures. The course covers critical aspects of network security, blending theoretical concepts with hands-on application.

Participants will explore key topics including cryptography fundamentals, VPNs, access control mechanisms, packet analysis, DDoS mitigation strategies, intrusion detection systems, and routing security including RPKI. Through a combination of expert instruction and practical lab exercises, attendees will learn to identify vulnerabilities, architect secure networks, and implement effective monitoring solutions.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be well-equipped to address the complex challenges of network security in their organizations, armed with both the understanding and practical skills to enhance their network's defenses against evolving threats.

Network and System Engineers and IT Managers who are interested in security practices and want to gain an understanding of network and cyber security.

Ideal participants have a basic understanding of networking concepts and are looking to enhance their knowledge of network and cybersecurity practices.

It is assumed that participants have a basic understanding of network operations, Internet technologies, OSI reference model and TCP/IP. In particular, you should be able to:

1. Use a command line interface to configure routers, switches and servers.
2. Basic Linux command line (CLI) skills.
3. Use the vi or nano or any other text editor for Linux

Academy resources to be completed before start of workshop

1. Cybersecurity Fundamentals

• Network Security Fundamentals
• Cryptography
• Infrastructure Security
• DDoS Attacks and Countermeasures
• Honeypots and Honeynet
• Packet Analysis
• Intrusion Detection with Suricata
• Flow Monitoring & Log Management
• BGP Operational Security
• Routing Security with RPKI
• IPv6 Security Considerations

• Participants are advised to bring their own laptop or desktop computers with high-speed internet access and administrative access to system. It is also recommended that computers have Intel i5 or i7 processor, >=8GB of RAM and 30GB of free hard disk space.
• Software: SSH Client, Telnet Client (PuTTy)
• Confirm Secure SHell (SSH) is allowed from the office or home network to access the lab infrastructure. Test SSH connectivity, try to connect to route-views.routeviews.org. For example, from the CLI type: ssh [email protected]

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