Firewall design and configuration, intrusion detection deployment, VPN, IPSec, and SSL solutions with hands-on penetration testing and IT infrastructure assessment

Enterprise network security has never been as large of an issue as it is right now. This course gives you the skills you need to protect your network, your information, and your operational investment. You will learn how to:

• Deploy & configure security tools, including: Authentication programs, Firewall applications, IDS Tools, Encryption programs, & more
• Harden forward-facing servers & internet appliances
• Build cutting-edge solutions to fight spam & spyware
• Design & deploy firewalls using packet filtering & stateful inspection
• Assess & penetration-test your network, use hacker tools & learn hacker techniques
• Deploy host based and network based IDS systems
• Defend your authentication systems against password cracking
  
• Use certificates and public-key cryptography to encrypt information
• Integrate cryptographic tools like PGP, SSL, IPSec, & VPNs into your Network Security Solutions
• Build a security policy incorporating procedures & guidelines, and learn how to execute your policy
• Prevent wireless hacks & attacks - also get a handle on your software vulnerabilities by understanding patch management options
  
  

Who should attend this class:

Any networking/telecommunications professionals who wish to be completely grounded in current, solid IT security protocol. This course gives you the knowledge and skills you need to mitigate your risk AND maintain a functional network. A MUST for:

• Systems Analysts
• IT Managers
• Network Engineers
• Telecom Managers
• Network Administrators
• Security Managers
• IT Auditors
  
• Technical Project Managers
• Security Engineers
• Security Administrators
• Telecom Technicians
• Any technical professional working with or planning to work with network communications.