CIS Elective #3 - Internet Security Practices

for the Security Practitioner

Overview:

This course, part of the Counter Intrusion Strategies curriculum provides performance oriented training modules designed to improve the individuals capacities and SKILLS to perform IT Security functions. It includes hands-on performance exercises. Segments were conducted at NASA's Stennis Space Center on how to use tools to scan for vulnerabilities, conduct penetration testing, AND use tools applicable to actually conducting Security Consulting, Security Planning and Risk Assessment applied to a major laboratory.

Instructors have conducted Security Practices Consulting, Penetration Tests, Audits, Operating System Scanning, Risk Assessments and applications software development for implementation at commercial and government computing systems and are upper level TECHNICIANS. One of the instructors, under controlled CONDITIONS, PENETRATED a "protected" system in the nation's capital through a firewall. NDI also prepared system and technology protection plans and developed unique software to secure critical space and R & D systems. NDI has been conducting System Security audits and IT security processes that apply Security Policies, Risk Assessments, Scanning and Penetration techniques, program protection and security software to find vulnerabilities make system wide corrections and assure policy compliance. These functions use unique tools and specialized relational database Security Assurance software described in class.

This course teaches the practical & prudent applications of the skills & tools needed to successfully conduct technical Security Practitioner Functions and System Security Evaluations.

Goals and Objectives:

Upon successful completion: Perform Critical Security Practitioner Functions as an IT security consultant.

Course Benefits:

This course conducted by practitioners and a seasoned company provides an opportunity to apply the effective skills arsenal of IT Security Practices. Also, useful automated Tools & Checklists are furnished to guide and conduct effective professional IT security services. The results, derived from skilled practitioner instructors improve the learning and capabilities curves.

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Hands-on Exercises:

Students apply several hands-on exercises and perform security services on systems with known problems.

Course Delivery: