Course Overview
TOPThe training is designed to provide fundamental knowledge for understanding network security posture and best practices for vulnerability assessment.
This course on Network Defense prepares students for the proactive vulnerability assessment necessary for organizational security. Students learn about methods for assessing systems for weaknesses to combat potential new vulnerabilities in operating systems, software, hardware, and human elements.
Scheduled Classes
TOPWhat You'll Learn
TOPParticipants will do the following:
- Describe the threats to network security
- Explain the goals of network security
- Describe a layered approach to network defense
- Explain how network security defenses affect your organization
- Explain the fundamentals of TCP/IP networking
- Describe IPv4 packet structure and explain packet fragmentation
- Describe Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)
- Explain the goals of routing
- Identify goals and methods cryptography
- Describe the goals of wireless networking
- Identify best firewalls for specific situations
- Define and explain VPN concepts
- Identify and describe internet web security goals
- Design a sound security policy
Outline
TOPModule 1: Network Security Fundamentals
Module 2: TCP/IP
Module 3: Network Traffic Signatures
Module 4: Routing Fundamentals
Module 5: Cryptography
Module 6: Wireless Networking Fundamentals
Module 7: Understanding Wireless Network Security
Module 8: Intrusion Detection and Prevention System Concepts
Module 9: Firewall Concepts
Module 10: Firewall Design and Management
Module 11: VPN Concepts
Module 12: Internet and Web Security
Module 13: Security Policy Design and Implementation
Module 14: Ongoing Security Management
Prerequisites
TOPBefore attending this course, students should have:
- Experience and knowledge with networking and security practices
Who Should Attend
TOPThis course is intended for:
- Systems Administrators
- Network Administrators
- Network Technicians
- Other IT professionals responsible for network security