Network Security Essentials

Session Description: Network Security Essentials – a 1 day Introduction to Network Control Points

What You Will Learn:

1. Defining the Distributed Information Technology Environment
- computing models: centralized and distributed
- shared data networks
- distributed computing: client/server, peer-to-peer, middleware
- major risks to network security
- defining the scope of network security and audit programs
- locating network security control points

2. Developing a Reference Framework for Network Security and Audit: Network Standards and Protocols
- protocol defined
- network communications standards and rules for communications
- categorizing network protocols: media access, internetworking/transport, and application/end-user services
- protocol stacks: frameworks for networking
- Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model
-Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
- network addresses: physical/media access, logical numeric and domain names
- TCP/IP application ports: foundation for all network security and audit risk analysis

3. Network Interconnection Devices: Functionality, Management, and Security

- positioning network devices in the OSI Reference Model: bridges, switches, routers, wireless access points

- WiFi, WLAN and Bluetooth risks and safeguards

- network domains and segmentation

- VLANs

- network device maintenance/management port access security

- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) him

- SNMP

- enterprise authentication systems: TACACS+, RADIUS, Diameter

- network device best practices for network interconnection device security and audit

4. Keeping a Lid on Network Host Services Security

- common server and workstation vulnerabilities and risks

- TCP/IP applications and associated risks

- host and network-based tools for locating and assessing active network services security

- developing a 3-layer TCP/IP application risk analysis and management methodology

- detection and protection of network file sharing

- remote control program do’s and don’ts

- averting the perils of networked printers, print servers, and multi-function office devices

5. Circling the Wagons: Network Perimeter Security
- hacker intrusion objectives
- network security strategies
- legal warning banners
- network demilitarized zone (DMZ) architectures and key control points
- network firewalls and proxy servers: policies, architectures
- intrusion detection/prevention systems
- remote user authentication credentials
- network encryption and virtual private networks (VPNs)
- reducing the risks in using Software as a Service (SAAS)/cloud computing
- best practices for network perimeter security and audit

6. Network Security Risk Analysis & Course Wrap-Up

- identifying the network assets and control points

- categorizing the threats and associated risks

- vulnerability management: identifying, tracking, and closing serious network exposures

- growing scope of threats / cyber-weapons & cyber-warfare

- defining “perfect” network security

Speaker Bio: Martin Green is a senior instructor for MIS Training Institute. As a member of the MIS faculty for more than 20 years, his areas of expertise include computer technology, networking, and security. His popular seminars include: Network Security Essentials, Advanced IT Audit School, and Application Security and Audit Boot Camp. Mr. Green is the principal of Martin H. Green, P.C. Mr. Green concentrates his practice on the representation of companies in matters pertaining to computer technology, trade secrets, intellectual property, and copyright law. Mr. Green also maintains an active consulting practice to lawyers and other professional service businesses regarding office automation and related auditing and security challenges. Mr. Green is a member of the Massachusetts Bar, the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, and the American Trial Lawyers Association.

CPEs: 8

Seminar Registration: 7:30am - 8:00am
Seminar Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cost:

ISACA RI Members: $175

Non-Members: $200

Pay at the Door: $200

Students: $125 (must present current student ID)

Register 3 and the 4th is free! Contact president@isaca-ri.org for details.

Continental Breakfast and Lunch Included

Registration is limited to 90, so please register early.

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