Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course covers the basic models used to conceptualize network communications, including the TCP/IP and OSI reference models. It provides information on the protocols used at each layer of the model and how hackers commonly exploit network protocols. It also explains how to perform security testing on existing and new systems.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe the TCP/IP protocol stack
Diagram the OSI reference model and explain how it functions
List protocols used at the Network, Transport, and Application layers of each model
Identify the major security vulnerabilities of network protocols
List basic steps you can take to protect network services
Identify the security vulnerabilities of e-mail servers
Explain the processes used for security testing

Topics: 
TCP/IP security
The OSI reference model
Transport layer
Application layer
Implementing TCP/IP security
Protecting TCP/IP services
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
Testing and evaluating
Security testing software

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.