Securing Campus Networks and Servers
What will you learn?
On completion of this one day course, delegates will be able to:
- Describe the scope of the campus network infrastructure
Identify possible risks and how to prioritise them - Describe the ISO27000 series of standards and where resources are available to help with understanding
- Understanding intrusions, the stages of intrusion and what to be concerned about
- Identify the posture of network devices connected at a campus
- Apply knowledge of switch security features to configure them in a secure manner
- Describe the hardening switch checklist
- Apply knowledge of router security features to configure them in a secure manner
- Describe the hardening router checklist
- Describe server security principals
- Apply knowledge of web server security to improve security
- Describe the different facets of penetration testing
- Apply knowledge of security auditing tools to deploy them in a campus network environment
- Understand the different Intrusion Monitoring tools and techniques available
- Describe the facets of desktop security posture
- Apply knowledge of Microsoft Windows to configure a desktop in a secure manner
- Apply knowledge of Internet Explorer to configure the browser in a secure manner
- Identify different methods of patching Microsoft Windows
- Understand the security risks associated with Internet ingress/egress points
- Apply knowledge of Wireless Networks to recommend security improvements
- Identify methods of improving Network Access Control
- Describe methods of securing VPN technology
- Understand how the future development of Location Aware Networking can improve networking security
- Identify the challenges that ubiquitous computing will bring to IT security
- Describe what steps are needed to prepare security procedures for IPv6
- Identify possible risks and how to prioritise them
Course Overview
This course builds on the IT Security related courses in the JANET Training portfolio and provides practical advice for securing devices connected to campus networks across JANET. Split into four key sections, the focus is: the Network, Server Platforms, Desktop Computers and the Perimeter (including wireless and VPN technologies).
The practical elements of this course concentrate on the use of open source tools and hands on configuration of networking hardware and server platforms which can be used in a number of scenarios to assist with the security work undertaken by members of the JANET(UK) community.
Topics Covered
- Securing the Campus Network Infrastructure
- Network Device Security
- Server Security
- Monitoring Network Security
- Supporting Desktop Security
Benefits
This course aims to provide participants with practical guidance for implementing IT Security measures at all locations on the Campus Network. From network devices to servers, many facets will be introduced and the delegates invited to explore possible solutions. Delegates will use hands on activities to learn and gain experience with both specifics tools, but also the methodology.
Who should attend?
This course will be of interest to staff working at JANET connected organisation with responsibility for the management of IT Security on the network or Server Systems Administrators.. Some networking and technology background and/or knowledge would be an advantage as would knowledge of preventive security, delegates might find attending our ‘Managing IT Security’ course prior to registering for this course an advantage.
Experience with using a computer and a standard web browser is required.
Timetable/On the Day
The course timetable will be adjusted on the day to allow discussion of areas of particular interest to the audience. The course will therefore run from 10am to 4.30pm. Registration will take place from 09:45 – 10:00.
All our courses are designed to provide a balance between practical activities and information dissemination as we believe people learn when they are engaged within the instructional process. This course includes participant involvement through hands-on activities, discussion, group work and simulations created specifically for the course. All delegates will receive a workbook specifically written for the course.
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