Certificate in Network Security

Computer Training Unit, North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' The Security Certified Program is a two-level, vendor neutral security certification program focused on those skills that network administrators and similar IT professionals need to complete network security related job roles. Ascendant Learning, the sponsor of the SCP program, works with security experts around the world to ensure that the SCP program is relevant to the needs of the industry. NC State University - Computer Training Unit is a SCP Authorized Training Partner. Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) focuses on the two critical areas of security that are the foundational defense of networks: Firewalls and Intrusion Detection. The SCNP certification is divided into two exams, which have corresponding course work that the CTU Security Certified Program covers in order to assist in the preparation of these exams. The certification is appropriate for Network Administrators, Network Technicians, Security Administrators, Firewall and Server Administrators, or IT Professionals involved in network support issues. The SCNP course of study is also appropriate in preparation for the SCNA credential. For more information about the Security Certified Program visit www.SecurityCertified.net

Suggested Prerequisites: A working knowledge of TCP/IP, and a relevant networking certification (including Network +, MCP, MCSE, CCNA, or comparable).

Attend and You Will Learn
Lesson 1: SECURING WINDOW NT/2000
The Administrator Account

The Default Permissions

Audit/Password/Group Policies

EFS (Encrypted File System) Lesson 2: SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS
Defining Network Security Components

Network Security Policies

Passwords Use and Misuse Lesson 3: SECURING LINUX (UNIX)
The Root (SuperUser) Account

UNIX Audit Files and Directives

Access Control on UNIX Systems

Securing UNIX Processes/Applications Lesson 4: INTERNET SECURITY
Corporate Security Issues

Internal vs. Global Security

Internet Functions (ISP, NAP, DNS)

Internet Attack Techniques and Points Lesson 5: TCP/IP FUNDAMENTALS
TCP/IP Protocols

The OSI/DoD Model

TCP 3-Way Handshake

IP Addressing/Subnet Masks

Ports and Sockets Lesson 6: GENERAL ATTACK METHODS
Attack Types

Password Attacks

Back Doors

Counterattacks

Viruses/Worms/Trojans Lesson 7: ADVANCED TCP/IP
Subnetting and Supernetting

IPv4 versus IPv6

IPSec

Packet Structure and Analysis Lesson 8: SPECIFIC ATTACK METHODS
Windows 9x Exploits

Windows NT, 2000 Exploits

NetWare Exploits

UNIX Exploits Lesson 9: ROUTER SECURITY
Routing Protocols

Access Control Basics

Router Protection

Telnet Security Lesson 10: IMPLEMENTING SECURITY
Creation of Effective Policies

Firewalls and Proxies

Authentication

Testing and Auditing Lesson 11: SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS
Hacker vs cracker vs phrack vs phreak

Security auditing basics,

both internal and external

Internet Device Vulnerability

Conceptual Differences between

authentication, encryption,

nonrepudiation and data integrity

Common types of network attacks

Security versus performance

Security policy creation and

security response plan Lesson 12: FIREWALLS
Major types of firewalls

Implementation of firewalls;

combining primary types

Use and function of a router ACL

(Access Control List)

Classes of addresses, and

subnetting concepts

Network Analysis and optimal

Firewall placement

Packet filters and features

Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Lesson 13: INTRUSION DETECTION
Major types of Intrusion Detection

Implementing ID systems

Monitoring ID systems

Identifying an intrusion attempt

Proper shutdown procedures upon

intrusion detection Lesson 14: SECURE SOCKET LAYER
Secure TCP/IP services

Concepts of Private and

Public key combination

Applications using SSL

Testing internet applications for

potential risk points Lesson 15: RISK ANALYSIS
What is at risk?

What is being protected?

Greatest risk of break-ins

Greatest abuse or misuse situations

Potential risk factors for data integrity

Assisting organizations in Risk Analysis

Performing analysis on the overall network

Managing Risk vs Avoiding it Lesson 16: VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS
Theoretical and real gains to

implementing a VPN

Routing concepts related to VPN

implementation

Methods of securing the VPN

Potential weak points of a VPN

Routing related security concepts

Methods of optimizing router traffic

Configuration of static, dynamic,

and on-demand routing Lesson 17: DISTRIBUTED DENIAL OF SERVICE
Defining a DDOS

DDOS attack in all stages

Responding to DDOS attacks

Minimizing DDOS attacks on the network Lesson 18: MONITORING AND OPTIMIZING
Security management applications

Security-related organizations

Statistic-gathering programs and

their implementation

Tradeoffs between performance and security

Optimizing traffic patterns without

losing security

Identifying bottlenecks and

improving performance

Analyzing data from network management

devices and tools ...''

Phone:919.515.8163

School Address:

Computer Training Unit
NC State University
McKimmon Center
1101 Gorman Street
Raleigh, NC 27606 USA

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