Network and Infrastructure Security
Overview
The rapid changes in networking technologies and attack vectors mean that infrastructure level network security knowledge constantly requires updating. This vendor neutral course provides the knowledge administrators and security professionals require to combat the latest security threats and avoid insecurities associated with configuration mistakes. While this course covers the latest conceptual advances in network security and is designed to examine the skills and methodologies used by attackers, it also ensures that attendees understand the latest advances in network infrastructure technologies. The techniques used by attackers to avoid or corrupt traditional network security devices are taught and methodologies for discovering and mapping networks are covered in detail - while also providing guidance on securing against attacks.
What You Will Learn
This course is split into 9 sections:
- Enterprise Technology
- Network Segragation
- Network Access Control
- Remote Access
- Network Performance
- Monitoring and Management
- Wireless Networks
- Telephony
- Security Assessment
What to Bring
An understanding of TCP/IP networking and an awareness of the majority of the technologies within the course are required. Ideally 3+ years of hands-on network design or management experience, coupled with attendance of an 'Ethical Hacking' style course would be beneficial. Participants are requested to bring their own laptops installed with a either Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or Windows XP, fully patched.
