New Horizons Lexington KY Computer Training
New Horizons Computer Learning Center presents

Security+ Certification (2008 Objectives) On-Site Training

This on-site training class is also available as Public Schedule Seminar.

In this course, students will build on your knowledge and professional experience with computer hardware, operating systems, and networks as they acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security services on any type of computer network.

Course Description/Agenda

Overview :
In this course, students will build on your knowledge and professional experience with computer hardware, operating systems, and networks as they acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security services on any type of computer network.

Objective :
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - identify fundamental concepts of computer security. - identify security threats. - harden internal systems and services. - harden internetwork devices and services. - secure network communications. - establish security best practices for creating and running web-based applications. - manage public key infrastructure (PKI). - manage certificates. - enforce organizational security policies. - monitor the security infrastructure. - manage security incidents.

At Course Completion:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - identify fundamental concepts of computer security. - identify security threats. - harden internal systems and services. - harden internetwork devices and services. - secure network communications. - manage public key infrastructure (PKI). - manage certificates. - enforce organizational security policies. - monitor the security infrastructure.

Prerequisite(s) or equivalent knowledge:

A+ Certification (2006 Objectives)

Introduction to Networks and the Internet

Network+ Certification (Fourth Edition) 2009 Objectives

Suggested Next Steps:

2823 Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Other Related Classes:

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Strategic Infrastructure Security

Tactical Perimeter Defense

Lesson 1: Security Fundamentals

Security Building Blocks
Authentication Methods
Cryptography Fundamentals
Security Policy Fundamentals

Lesson 2: Security Threats

Social Engineering
Software-Based Threats
Network-Based Threats
Hardware-Based Threats

Lesson 3: Hardening Internal Systems and Services

Harden Operating Systems
Harden Directory Services
Harden DHCP Servers
Harden File and Print Servers

Lesson 4: Hardening Internetwork Devices and Services

Harden Internetwork Connection Devices
Harden DNS and BIND Servers
Harden Web Servers
Harden Email Servers
Harden Conferencing and Messaging Servers
Secure File Transfers

Lesson 5: Securing Network Communications

Protect Network Traffic with IP Security (IPSec)
Secure Wireless Traffic
Secure the Network Telephony Infrastructure
Secure the Remote Access Channel

Lesson 6: Securing Web Applications

Prevent Input Validation Attacks
Protect Systems from Buffer Overflow Attacks
Implement ActiveX and Java Security
Protect Systems from Scripting Attacks
Implement Secure Cookies
Harden a Web Browser

Lesson 7: Managing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Install a Certificate Authority (CA) Hierarchy
Harden a Certificate Authority
Back Up a CA
Restore a CA

Lesson 8: Managing Certificates

Enroll Certificates
Secure Network Traffic by Using Certificates
Renew Certificates
Revoke Certificates
Back Up Certificates and Private Keys
Restore Certificates and Private Keys

Lesson 9: Enforcing Organizational Security Policies

Perform a Risk Assessment
Enforce Corporate Security Policy Compliance
Enforce Legal Compliance
Enforce Physical Security Compliance
Educate Users
Plan for Disaster Recovery
Conduct a Security Audit

Lesson 10: Monitoring the Security Infrastructure

Scan for Vulnerabilities
Monitor for Security Anomalies
Set Up a Honeypot

Lesson 11: Managing Security Incidents

Respond to Security Incidents
Evidence Administration
Recover From a Security Incident

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