CIW Security 1D0-470 Series: Attack Types and Encryption
Product Code: ciws02 Time: 4.0 hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

This course provides a detailed introduction to the encryption process for e-mail and other Internet applications, including the interaction of symmetric, asymmetric (public key), and hash encryption, SSL, and S-HTTP. It also provides an introduction to security attacks and how they can be prevented.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Explain the e-mail encryption process and its components
  • Explain the differences between SSL and S-HTTP
  • Use common applications to encrypt messages and files
  • List and describe the categories of security attack: brute force/dictionary, buffer overflow, Trojan, DOS/DDOS, and man in the middle
  • List methods of preventing each type of attack


Topics:

  • Applied encryption
  • Symmetric-key encryption
  • Asymmetric encryption
  • Applied packet-filtering
  • E-mail encryption applications
  • File and Web encryption applications
  • Brute force and dictionary attacks
  • System bugs, back doors, and Trojans
  • Social engineering and non-direct attacks

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 800 x 600 minimum screen resolution. Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP. 56K minimum connection speed, broadband (256 kbps or greater) connection recommended. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Flash Player 7.0 or higher required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape, Firefox and AOL browsers not supported.

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