This course provides an overview of current technologies used to provide secure transport of information across networks. Topics include data integrity through encryption, Virtual Private Networks, SSL, SSH, and IPSec. Upon completion, students should be able to implement secure data transmission technologies.
Learning Objectives
CLO 1 Explain network threats, mitigation techniques, and the basics of securing a network | CLO 2 Secure administrative access on Cisco routers | CLO 3 Secure administrative access with AAA | CLO 4 Implement firewall technologies to secure the network perimeter | CLO 5 Configure IPS to mitigate attacks on the network | CLO 6 Describe LAN security considerations and implement endpoint and Layer 2 security features | CLO 7 Describe methods for implementing data confidentiality and integrity | CLO 8 Implement secure virtual private networks | CLO 9 Implement an ASA firewall configuration using the CLI | CLO 10 Implement an ASA firewall configuration and VPNs using ASDM | CLO 11 Test network security and create a technical security policy
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
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