Any computer user needs to know how to protect information assets and securely connect to another system over a network. Security5 certification utilizes the working knowledge a computer user possesses to achieve better efficiency in using computing resources. The certification is targeted towards today?s knowledge workers who use computing resources in their daily activities. It educates them on practical aspects of security and networking to give them an advantage over common users.
Security 5 is also for the regular home user who uses online services and payment systems. The regular user is exposed to aspects of securing financial and critical information, maintaining privacy and availing the best of computing resources available. Security5 is about empowering the knowledge worker with the information necessary to compute securely, network efficiently, and be in control of the computing environment.
Course Objectives
Security5 is an entry level certification for anyone interested in learning computer networking and security basics. The Security 5 program gives individuals basic networking literacy skills to begin high end IT programs.
Prerequisites
Basic computing skills like browsing the web and checking emails.
Target Student:
Ideal candidates for the Security 5 program are knowledge workers and anyone who wants to gain a working knowledge of networking and computer security.
Delivery Method
Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning.
Course duration
2 Days
Course outline
Module I: Basic Security Procedures
Module II: Desktop Security
Module III: Recognizing Security Threats and Attacks
Module IV: Secure Internet Access
Module V: Recap ? Importance of Security
Module VI: Administering Windows Securely
Module VII: Malicious Software
Module VIII: Working on the Internet
Module IX: Incident Response
Module X: Compliance and Impact on IT Security
Hardware/Software Requirements
- ? Standard PC (Pentium based)
- ? Wireless enabled PC
- ? Minimum memory 512MB
- ? Minimum Hard disk: 40 GB
- ? LAN Card
- ? Wireless LAN Card
- ? Mouse and Keyboard
- Instructor & Students PCs should have isolated network with Internet connection
Instructor PC Software Requirements
- Windows XP
- Install ZoneAlarm Firewall (Downloadable from vendor?s site)
Student PC Software Requirements
- Windows XP
- Tools CD (supplied along with the kit)
