Introduction to Internet Security
Course Overview This course introduces the fundamentals of IT Security and Internet Risks to the average IT user, emerging technician and manager. It is a guide for organization-wide personnel, system administrators and computer security officials. It is Internet Security 101. Goals and Objectives Upon the completion of this
course, students will be able to:
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Use the IT and Security glossary of terms for systems administrators, operational, planning and procurement purposes. |
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Have an understanding of IT Security, internet risks and response tools. |
Topics
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Establishing Effective Security and Defining Systems Administrator Tasks |
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Network Interconnections: A Major Point of Vulnerability |
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Deterring Intruders and Ensuring Authenticity |
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Thwarting Sniffers and Trojans to Retain Integrity |
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Impersonating Users and Forging Email |
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Avoiding Disruption of Service |
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Firewalls and Firewall Topologies |
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Understanding IT Security and Developing Security Policies |
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A Basic Glossary: |
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Routers,
Security Software, Client & Server Victims |
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Basic
Security Tools, Scanning Software, VPN and Message Encryption |
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Demonstrations
of Attacks and Countermeasure including: |
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Attacking
Systems by installing Packet Sniffers and planting Trojan Horses |
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Exposing the
Weaknesses of common Password Based Authentication Systems |
Course Benefits
This course improves the ability to assess risks. The focus is on security procedures and policies. Students gain a good baseline and learn to deploy countermeasures to thwart attacks.
Course Length: 2 1/2 days
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