Total Time: 5 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course examines server-side scripting and how it extends Web server functionality, including database connectivity. It also examines the issue of network security, and how to identify and protect against security threats using tools such as encryption, authentication, and firewalls.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Explain the uses of server-side scripting and define gateways, including CGI
Describe server programming interface alternatives to CGI, such as Java gateways, ActiveX Data Objects and Server Application Programming Interfaces
Describe server-side scripting applications, including Java Server Pages, Personal Home Page, Active Server Pages and Server-Side Java Script
Explain the different types of databases and database management systems
Explain the need for network security and identify resources that require security
Describe the types of security threats and hacker attacks
Explain how to protect your computer from a virus attack
Describe the audit process and authentication principles
Describe enterprise-level security protocols and firewalls

Topics: 
HTTP Gateways
HTML Forms and Forms Processing
Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
Server Programming Interfaces
Introduction to Scripting
Java Servlets
Databases and Database Connectivity
Database Connectivity Implementations
Security Basics and Types of Attacks
Viruses
Hackers and Defeating Attacks
Auditing
Intrusion Detection Software and Authentication
Encryption
VPNs, SSL and Digital Certificates
Firewalls
Firewall Topology

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, 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.