— Network Defense

Catalog description

This course will cover the concepts of IT Security. As such it will survey the most common security practices regarding Linux and Windows Operating System security. The students will be shown how to perform Vulnerability Scans of both Operating System platforms and the generally accepted configuration options to harden these Operating System. The security configuration of Database servers and Web Servers will be part of this course along with LAN and WAN security including the configuration of Firewall Appliances, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, and Router Security. This class will help students gain the skills required for the nationally recognized CompTIA Security+ certification.