Network and Security Fundamentals Course

Computer networks are central to modern digital communication technologies; however, network security is constantly under attack from both external and internal sources. This workshop examines the fundamentals of network security and covers topics such as active and passive attacks on networks, encryption, symmetric and asymmetric key systems, and authentication using certification authorities, access control passwords and firewalls.

Content

Introduction to Network Security

• Vulnerability to threat and attack
• Importance of effective network security strategies
• Typical network security while using your computer

Threats to Communication Networks

• The development of network security measures
• Terminology about data storage, forecasting or transmission
• Digital designers
• Passive and active attacks
• Potential network vulnerabilities
• Tapping into transmission medial

Role of Encryption in Network Security

• Principles of encryption
• Overview symmetric key systems
• The components of a symmetric key system
• Symmetric and asymmetric key systems

Implementing Encryption in Networks

• Encryption and integrity
• Hash values
• Link layers, network layer and application layer encryption
• Introduction to freshness

Authentication and Access Control

• Overview of authentication method
• Certification authorities and digital certificate
• Access control: firewalls and passwords
• Packet filleting routes
• Application level and circuit level gateways

For Whom: Network Administrators, System Administrators and Engineers, IT Professionals and Technical staff that want to sharpen their network, security and troubleshooting skills.

Training Methodology

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.