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Network Security Bootcamp

Network Security Bootcamp is specifically designed for network and system administrators in need of a hands-on, all-in-one security course. The class provides comprehensive coverage of effective security techniques in a networked environment. The 5-day class is rigorous, and students should be prepared to work hard, but virtually any administrator with any size organization will be comfortable with the class materials.

Upon completion of Network Security Bootcamp, the student will be able to:

Prerequisites

For best results, students should have beginner administrator level skills on Mac OS X or Unix.

Syllabus

Section Contents
TCP/IP and OSI Model
Ports/Services/Daemons
IPV6		 Learn the basic structure of TCP/IP and fundamentals of the networked server.
Know your enemy
Principles of security		 Find out who you are up against and learn the basic principals of network security.
Switches and Hubs
Password security		 Learn how switches help your security (somewhat) and how passwords can be cracked (and what to do to keep this from happening).
Attack models
Social engineering
"Inside jobs"
Dumpster diving
Various external hacks
IPSec		 Learn how the cracker attacks your network and use IPSec to secure your remote connection to the network.
Firewall concepts Learn the basics of firewalls and how they are used in your network.
Proxy Servers Secure your proxy server and make it a part of your security policy.
Email security Set up a secure email server with spam and virus filtering.
Intrusion Detection Systems Understand Intrusion Detection Systems.
Vulnerability Assessment Use vulnerabilty assessment tools to determine problems with your network security.
Hardening your system Remove unnecessary services to reduce the risk of system compromise.
Securing Web servers Build secure web servers and deploy them with safe content.
Securing database servers What to consider during the setup of database servers, and the threat of SQL-Injection attacks.
DNS Security Build a secure DNS server and how DNS system policy can affect your network's security.
Network installs with kickstart, fai and jumpstart Use automated installs to speed system recovery and automating security updates for system.
Network monitoring, plus hiring and firing of employees Learn how network monitoring can help your security posture and how to properly handle the entry and exit of employees.
Computer forensics Learn to use computer forensics techniques to recover information from compromised systems.
Wireless security Learn the basics of wireless security and how some implementations of wireless protocol are very weakly encrypted.
Honeypots Use honeypots to help safeguard your network and gain more knowledge of the attacker.
Desktop security issues Understand the issues of security that apply to the desktop user, including email encryption, spyware, and the web browser as a security risk.
Server log monitoring
Sources of security information
Security updates/monitoring for new vulnerabilities		 Learn to effectively monitor your server's logs and keep them from being tampered with by attackers. Also, where to find out important security information.
LDAP Use LDAP in your network securely and effectively. Understand common problems with LDAP deployment.
Penetration Testing Effectively test a network using the tools and techniques of the cracker to look for system/network vulnerabilities.

What's Included

Class price includes all class materials, a luxury room, three delicious meals a day, a stylish Big Nerd Ranch t-shirt, and ground transportation to and from the airport. Plan to arrive the afternoon or evening before your class begins and depart on the last day of your class after 4 PM.