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Training Course Summary:

The Principles of Network Security course is designed to prepare entry-level security professionals to recognize network security threats and recommend security options in the enterprise. The course is presented in an easy to follow format and business case examples reinforce the lessons learned.

Pre-Requisites:

Working knowledge of Windows NT and/or UNIX
• Basic networking knowledge
• Experience with TCP/IP and the Internet

Who Should Attend:

Entry-level security professionals, and individuals seeking the (CCSPA) Check Point Certiifed Security Principles Associate certification.

Training Course Overview/Content:

Unit I

Chapter 1: Security Triad

Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Chapter 2: Principles of Secure Design

Principles
Principles and Reality
Chapter 3: Risk Management

Assets
Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risk
Asset Value and Loss
Countermeasures
Chapter 4: Security Policies

Types of Security Policies
Administering Security Policies
Chapter 5: Business Continuity Planning

Business Continuity Planning
Business Impact Analysis
BCP Development
Testing a BCP
BCP Life Cycle
Chapter 6: Operational Security

Operational Security Defined
Origins of OPSEC
Laws of OPSEC
Know Your Adversary
Intelligence Gathering
Physical Security
Administrative Controls
Chapter 7: Access Controls Models

Confidentiality Access Control Model
Integrity Access Control Model
Access Control Models
Chapter 8: Communicating Security Effectively

Information Technology Staff Security Communications
Other Staff Security Communications
Training
Management and Executive Staff Security Communications
Chapter 9: Security Architecture

Security Architecture Theory
System Security Architecture
Secure Network Architecture
Chapter 10: Intrusion Detection

Intrusion Defined
Types of Intruders
Intrusion Detection Concepts
Types of Intrusion Detection
Intrusion Detection Systems
Chapter 11: Cryptography

A Brief History of Cryptography
How Encryption Works
Encryption Algorithms
Internet Key Exchange
Chapter 12: Baselining and Penetration Testing

Baselining
Penetration Testing
Chapter 13: Access Control Technologies

Authentication Methods
Access Control Methods
Access Control Technologies
Administering Access Control
Accountability
Chapter 14: Small-Network Security

Remote Office/Branch Office
Remote Users
Small Businesses
Home Users
Chapter 15: Intranets, Extranets, and Virtual Corporations

Intranets
Extranets
Virtual Corporations
Chapter 16: Securing the Enterprise

Security Goals and Functions