
EC-Council's NSA Certification looks at the network security in defensive view. The NSA program is designed to provide fundamental skills needed to analyze the internal and external security threats against a network, and to develop security policies that will protect an organization's information. Students will learn how to evaluate network and Internet security issues and design, and how to implement successful security policies and firewall strategies. In addition, they will learn how to expose system and network vulnerabilities and defend against them.
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*Course Cost does not include books. Please contact a VTEC Account Manager for details.
System administrators, Network administrators and anyone who is interested in network security technologies.
This course is a prerequisite for the CEH program.
CERTIFICATION: Students must pass the ENSA 312-38 Exam to receive ENSA Certification; however, certification is optional.
Please notify your Account Manager at the time of course enrollment if you'd like to purchase the exam. The fee for the exam is $250.
The ENSA Exam can be taken at VTEC anytime after completion of the course. Please contact exams@vtec.org to schedule an appointment. Exam times are subject to availability.
VTEC is an EC-Council Accredited Training Center
Key Elements of Network
Types of Network Media
Media Access Methods
Automated Information Systems (AIS)
Critical Information Characteristics
Information States
Operations Security (OPSEC)
Object Reuse (Computer Security)
OSI Model
Transmission Modes
Types of Transmission
Logical Network Classification
Introduction to Protocols
Implementing Network Protocols
Application Layer Protocols
Presentation Layer Protocol
Session Layer Protocol
Transport Layer Protocols
Network Layer Protocols
Data Link Layer Protocol
TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Windowing
Sliding Window
Acknowledgement
TCP Interface and Algorithms
Performance Estimation in TCP
Problems Related to TCP
Overview of IP
IP Header Format
IP Datagram
IPv6 Header
Addressing
Need for Physical Security
Security Statistics
Physical Security Breach Incidents
Factors Affecting Physical Security
Physical Security Threats
Man Made Threats
Prevention & Detection of Physical Hazards
Premises Security
CCT (Close Circuit Televisions/Cameras)
Parking Area
Challenges in Ensuring Physical Security
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Overview of Network Security
The Need for Network Security
The Goals of Network Security
Security Awareness
Functions of Network Security Administrator
Documentation, Logs and Journals
Functions of Information Resources Management Staff
Program or Functional Managers
Senior Management
System Manager and System Staff
Telecommunications Office and Staff
Functions of Audit Office
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Consultative Committee For Telephone and Telegraphy (CCITT)
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Institute Of Electronics and Electrical Engineers (IEEE)
Electronic Industries Association
National Center for Standards and Certification Information (NIST)
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
Web Application Security Consortium (WASC)
Introduction to Internet Standards
Standards Creation Committee
Internet Standards
Cabling Standards
Security Policy Overview
Concept of Security Policy
Key Security Elements
Security Awareness Programs
Vital Role of a Security Policy
Classification of Security Policy
Contents of Security Policy
Privacy and Confidentiality
Security Levels
Agency Specific AIS and Telecommunications Policies
Configuration of Security Policy
National Policy and Guidance
Introduction to IEEE Standards
IEEE LAN Protocol Specification
Wireless Networking Standards
Current Statistics
Types of Attackers
Classification of Hackers
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
Techniques
Hiding Evidence of an Attack
Problems Detecting Network Attacks
Network Scanning Tools
Introduction to IDS
History of Intrusion Detection
Intrusion Detection Concepts
IDS for an Organization
Characteristics of IDS
Aggregate Analysis with IDS
Types of IDS
Deployment of IDS
Types of Signatures
Major Methods of Operation
Intrusion Prevention System
Information Flow in IDS and IPS
Firewalls: Introduction
Security Features
Multiple Components of Firewall
Firewall Operations
Software Firewall
Hardware Firewall
Network Level Firewalls
Pix Firewall
Firewall Features
Network Address Translation (NAT)
High Availability and Failover
Establishing Rules and Restrictions for your Firewall
Application Layer Gateway
Proxy Servers
Authentication Process
Administration and Management of Proxy Servers
Security and Access Control
Reverse Proxies
How Proxy Servers Differ From Packet Filters
Bastion Hosts
Honeypot
Honeynet
Introduction to Modems
Origin of Modems
Modem Features
Types of Modems
Modem Security
Categorizing Modem Access
Modem Attacks
Modem Risks
Modem Failure Symptoms
Troubleshooting Modems
Introduction to Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Network Devices
Troubleshooting Network Slowdowns
Troubleshooting Wireless Devices
Device Manager
Troubleshooting Network Communication
TCP/IP Troubleshooting Utilities
Introduction to Routers
Routing Metrics
Multiple Routing
Types of Routers
Routing Algorithms
Internetwork Operating Systems (IOS)
Routing Principles
IP Routing
IP Source Routing
Configuration of Routers
Router Configuration Modes
Finger Tool
BIOS Security
Windows Registry
Configuring Windows Services
Resource Access
Discretionary Access Control List (DACL)
Objects And Permissions
Rights vs. Permissions
NTFS File System Permissions
Encryption File System
Windows Network Security
Modes of Operation
AIS
Introduction
The Patch Concept
Patch Testing
Patch Monitoring and Management
Consolidating Patches on Red Hat Network
Red Hat Up2date Patch Management Utility Installation Steps
Red Hat Up2date Patch Management: Command Line Interface
Reporting
Microsoft Patch Management Process
Windows Update Services
Patch Management Tool
Introduction to Log Analysis
Overview of Log Analysis
Audit Events
Log Types
Log Files
Limitations of Log Files
System Log Aggregation, Statistics and Analysis
Overview of Logging
Monitoring for Intrusion and Security Event
Log Analysis Tools
How to Secure Logs (Log Security)
Importance of Application Security
Why Is Web Security So Difficult?
Application Threats and Counter Measures
Application Dependent Guidance
Web Applications
System Life Cycle Management
Acquisition
Design Review and Systems Test Performance
Determination of Security Specifications
Telecommunications Systems
Securing Voice Communications
Securing Data Communications
Overview of Web Security
Common Threats on Web
Identifying Unauthorized Devices
Restrictive Access
Network Addresses
Tracking the Connectivity: Tracert/Traceroute
Testing the Traffic Filtering Devices
Installing and Protecting IIS
Client Authorization
Client-side Data
Server-side data
Client Authentication
Overview of E-Mail
History of E-Mail
Basics of E-Mail
Types of E-Mail
Web Based Versus POP3 E-Mail
Components of an E-Mail
E-Mail Servers
E-Mail Encryption
Installing Workgroup Mail
Configuring Outlook Express
Secure E-Mail
E-Mail Authentication
Authentication
VeriSign Authentication
Encryption
Cryptography
Digital Certificates
Public and Private Key
A Public Key Generated by PGP
Digital Signatures
Key Management Protocols
Introduction to Virtual Private Network
Types of VPN
Tunneling
Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
Layer 2 Tunnel Protocol
VPN Security
Connection to VPN
VPN Policies
VPN Registrations and Passwords
Risk Associated With VPN
Pre Implementation Review Auditing
Implementation Review Auditing