SSCP Domain : Networks and Telecommunications Part 2

Overview/Description
In the fast paced business world of today, secure and reliable communication within your corporation and with outside networks is mandatory. This course covers such topics as authentication and data integrity with a focus on wireless communications and new messaging and exchange technologies. This course teaches the learner how to optimize security standards, policies and procedures for LAN, WAN and WLAN enterprise environment IT infrastructures. The course explains network vulnerabilities, VPNs, the IEEE 802 security standards, IDS solutions and best practices for deploying wireless APs and for configuring firewalls. This course guides you through the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) recommended by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2 for its Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification. The SSCP credential certifies student expertise in 7 different knowledge domains.

Target Audience
Experienced IT professionals with a basic knowledge of network and communications protocols and equipment seeking to pass the System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) exam, or otherwise gain knowledge in assessing, planning, implementing and managing IT security in an enterprise environment. A minimum of one year's professional experience in one of the seven SSCP CBK Domains is required for certification.

Expected Duration (hours)
2.5

Lesson Objectives

SSCP Domain : Networks and Telecommunications Part 2

identify components of a LAN

recognize important LAN security considerations

describe clientless VPNs

describe common firewall types and configuration considerations

recognize IDS solutions and monitoring techniques

optimize a network enterprise environment security infrastructure

describe the most widely used 802.11 standards

identify best practices for deploying wireless APs and recognize WLAN security vulnerabilities

describe security considerations for WiMAX implementations

describe security considerations for Bluetooth connections and mobile networks

identify mitigation techniques for RFID and NFC security issues

recognize methods of securing wireless networks from outside attacks

describe how the use of new technologies can expose an enterprise environment to attack

recognize how to secure the seven domains of an IT infrastructure

recognize security countermeasures that can be implemented in a network environment

optimize an enterprise environment WLAN security infrastructure

optimize security standards, policies and procedures for an enterprise environment