Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course explains what learners need to know about network infrastructure and takes a look at advanced network components. It shows learners different technologies that can be used to protect and enhance the security of a network

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Identify the purpose, benefits and characteristics of using a firewall.
dentify the purpose, benefits and characteristics of using a proxy service.
Determine the impact of security implementation on network functionality.
Identify the main characteristics of VLANs.
Identify the main characteristics and purpose of extranets and intranets.
Identify the purpose, benefits and characteristics of using antivirus software.

Topics: 
Understanding firewalls
Identifying network threats
Address translation
Popular firewalls
Configuring and implementing firewalls
Protecting network resources
Extranet and intranet
Antivirus software

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.