Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides basic information on security auditing concepts, methods, and applications. It covers several categories of auditing software, including DNS utilities, ping and port scanners, network discovery applications, and enterprise-grade vulnerability scanners.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe the activities of auditors in their various roles, including that of security manager, consultant, and insider
List and describe the three basic stages of a security audit
Identify and utilize auditing software, including DNS utilities, ping and port scanners, and enterprise-grade vulnerability scanners
Classify information revealed during audits

Topics: 
Introduction to auditing
Auditor roles
Risk assessment
Audit stages
Security scans
Network discovery applications
Enterprise-grade audit applications
Using audit applications
Social engineering
Basic audit information

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.