Total Time: 2 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides an overview of the basic principles for the proper hardening of a system. It also covers various hardening principles that apply to computer systems, network devices, applications, and database and directory services

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
List the five principles for proper hardening of a system.
Discuss various guidelines for hardening of OS/NOS, networks, applications, and databases.
Describe the security measures for hardening of various types of servers.

Topics: 
Hardening basics
OS/NOS hardening
Network hardening
Application hardening
Database and directory service hardening

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.