Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides an overview of good network security practices. This course also shows users how to obtain and implement software patches and upgrades, and discusses backup and antivirus procedures.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Identify the purpose, benefits and characteristics of using a firewall and/or a proxy
Given a scenario, predict the impact of a particular security implementation on network functionality (e.g., blocking port numbers, encryption, etc)
Identify good practices to ensure network security, including selection of a security model, standard password practices and procedures, and the need to employ data encryption
Identify the kinds of test documentation that are usually available regarding a vendor's patches, fixes, and/or upgrades
Given a network maintenance scenario, demonstrate awareness of standard backup procedures, the need for periodic application of software patches and other fixes, and the need to install and update anti-virus software

Topics: 
Network Security
Share-Level Security
User-Level Security
Password Practices
Rights, Profiles and Policies
Data Encryption
Vendor Tests and Upgrades
Standard Backup Strategies
Backup Types
Antivirus 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.