SUMMARY:   This 5-day course focuses on implementing network security. Participants will gain an understanding of network security technologies and will learn to manage and secure systems and network access. This course will also prepare students to pass the newly updated CompTIA Security+ certification exam (2008 edition) and comes with CertBlaster exam prep software. AUDIENCE:   Technology professionals interested in learning the principles and implementation of security in information networks. PREREQUISITES:   Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that candidates have at least two years of technical networking experience, with an emphasis on security. DURATION:   5 days. APPROACH:   Instructor-led participative lecture with extensive hands-on labs. OBJECTIVES:   After taking this course, students will understand the field of network security and how it relates to other areas of information technology. This course also provides the broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare for further study in specialized security fields, or it can serve as a capstone course that gives a general introduction to the field. System Security Network Infrastructure Security Cryptography Assessments Audits COURSE CONTENT:   Introduction Mitigating Threats Core System Maintenance Virus And Spyware Management Browser Security Social Engineering Threats Summary: Mitigating Threats Cryptography Symmetric Cryptography Public Key Cryptography Cryptography Authentication Systems Authentication Hashing Authentication Systems Summary: Authentication Systems Messaging Security E-Mail Security Messaging And Peer-To-Peer Security Summary: Messaging Security User And Role Based Security Security Policies Securing File And Print Resources Summary: User And Role Based Security Public Key Infrastructure Key Management And Life Cycle Setting Up A Certificate Server Web Server Security With PKI Summary: Public Key Infrastructure Access Security Biometric Systems Physical Access Security Peripheral And Component Security Storage Device Security Summary: Access Security Ports And Protocols TCP/IP Review Protocol-Based Attacks Summary: Ports And Protocols Network Security Common Network Devices Secure Network Topologies Browser-Related Network Security Virtualization Summary: Network Security Wireless Security Wi-Fi Network Security Non-PC Wireless Devices Summary: Wireless Security Remote Access Security Remote Access Virtual Private Networks Summary: Remote Access Security Auditing, Logging, And Monitoring System Logging Server Monitoring Summary: Auditing, Logging, And Monitoring Vulnerability Testing Risk And Vulnerability Assessment IDS And IPS Forensics Summary: Vulnerability Testing Organizational Security Organizational Policies Education And Training Disposal And Destruction Summary: Organizational Security Business Continuity Redundancy Planning Backups Environmental Controls Summary: Business Continuity TGM/09