Fundamentals of Network Security Training Class

Lesson 1: Preparing to Secure Information

Explaining How Assets Are Attacked
Explaining How Assets Are Secured

Lesson 2: Implementing Secure Computing Baselines

Introduction to Trusted Computing Bases
Establishing a Secure Baseline
Monitoring a Secure Baseline
Physically Securing Computers
Maintaining a Secure Baseline

Lesson 3: Securing Information Using Authentication and Access Control

Introduction to Access Control
Implementing an Authentication Strategy
Implementing an Access Control Strategy

Lesson 4: Using Cryptography to Secure Information

Introduction to Cryptography
Using Symmetric Encryption
Using Hash Functions
Using Public Key Encryption

Lesson 5: Using a PKI to Secure Information

Introduction to Certificates
Introduction to Public Key Infrastructure
Deploying and Managing Certificates

Lesson 6: Securing Internet Applications and Components

Securing Web Servers
Configuring Security for Common Internet Protocols
Configuring Security for Web Browsers
Configuring Security for Databases

Lesson 7: Implementing Security for E-Mail and Instant Messaging

Securing E-Mail Servers
Securing E-Mail Clients
Securing Instant Messaging

Lesson 8: Managing Security for Directory Services and DNS

Securing Directory Services Against Common Threats
Securing DNS Against Common Threats

Lesson 9: Securing Data Transmission

Identifying Threats to Network Devices
Implementing Security for Common Data Transmission
Implementing Security for Remote Access
Implementing Security for Wireless Network Traffic

Lesson 10: Implementing and Monitoring Security for Network Perimeters

Introduction to Network Perimeters
Implementing Security on Inbound and Outbound Network Traffic
Monitoring Network Traffic

Lesson 11: Managing Operational Security

Establishing Security Policies and Procedures
Educating Users about Security Policies
Applying Security Policies to Operational Management
Resolving Ethical Dilemmas When Securing Assets

Lesson 12: Preserving Business Continuity

Preparing to Recover from Disasters
Communicating the Impact of Risks
Performing a Secure Backup and Recovery

Lesson 13: Responding to Security Incidents

Identifying Security Incidents
Responding to Security Incidents
Investigating Security Incidents