Advanced IT Training Program
Virtual Private Networks and Remote Access Systems
Program Overview
This program is designed to assist IT Examiners in understanding the standards and technologies required to build a secure VPN in order to perform a detailed review of VPNs.
Key Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Discuss what a VPN is,
- Explain why banks are using VPN,
- Understand the Architecture of a VPN,
- Secure a VPN,
- Build and understand a VPN based on IPsec,
- Build and understand a VPN based on PPTP,
- Understand how ISP plays a role in VPN,
- Discuss how VPN work through routers/firewalls,
- Understand the differences between hardware and software VPN,
- Understand how to manage a VPN, and
- Understand how to Audit a VPN.
Instructional Format
Facilitated classroom discussion and lectures.
Duration
Four and one-half days.
Level
Intermediate.
Target Audience
This course is appropriate for DSC examiners who perform complex IT examinations and have completed the Fundamentals of TCP/IP course or have an adequate understanding of this network communication protocol.
Prerequisites
This course discusses technical topics and is intended for individuals examining information technology in banks and at service providers. Attendees should have an intermediate knowledge of information technology and security concepts and must have taken the iNet+, Security+, and Network+ courses. Attendance at this class is at the discretion of your Regional IT ARD.
Pre-Course Assignment
None.
Special Requirements
None.
Post Course Feedback
None.
Credits
None.
More
Information
For more information concerning course content, please contact
Donald Saxinger, (202) 898-6521 or regarding course administration contact Nancy
Pritts, (703) 516-5507.
