The Information Security Specialist Certificate Program is offered as a
daytime program.
Acquire the knowledge and learn the skills to detect a hacker, eradicate a virus or establish a firewall. The Information Security Specialist Certification Program is a two-week training curriculum that meets the increasing demand for skilled IT security professionals. The certificate program integrates and theoretical and practical knowledge via hands-on laboratory instruction combined with design, implementation and management skills. Participants develop platform-independent expertise in securing an information technology system. View more information and register today. Information Security Essentials The first week of training focuses on building key concepts and the critical core knowledge that will allow an ISSC certified individual the platform-independent expertise required by the diverse technical environment of information security technology. These concepts include advanced TCP/IP protocol analysis, including encryption techniques, TCP and IP packet analysis and port modeling on TCP/IP devices. Attack methodology is also covered in-depth as various attack methods and the latest exploits are explained in detail. An overview of intrusion detection techniques, technologies and strategies plus operating systems hardening techniques for Windows 2000/XP are also addressed. Introduction to Cyberwarfare Advanced offensive and defensive strategies are discussed. Offensive operations include instruction and demonstration of hands-on hacking techniques and discussion of penetration strategies with real-world examples. Participants build a hacker's "toolbox." Defensive strategies include analysis of firewall technology and implementation strategies. Studies focus on development of a firewall rule base and analysis and comparison of state-full and proxy firewalls and VPN technologies. Hands-on lab modules, including commercial and open-source firewalls, a state table and participation in penetration-testing exercises utilizing powerful open-source tools, including NESSUS. Operating systems utilized are Linux and Windows 2000/XP. What You Will Learn:
The certification program is designed to meet the demand for highly skilled information security personnel. Experienced systems administrators and network administrators with TCP/IP experience and government IT professionals seeking to develop experience in the field of information security will benefit from this program. Please contact the certificate counselor with any questions about this program at (202) 314-3320 or certificates@grad.usda.gov. View more information and register today. View a list of all IT Security Courses. Special accommodations may be requested online by requesting ADA Accommodations. All requests must be received at least four weeks prior to the class start date to be fulfilled. |