Course Overview
The aim of this course is to provide attendees with an understanding of the issues associated with the design, provision and management of security services and systems for modern communications and information systems, particularly for the Internet. It is an introductory course aimed at non-technical managers and business planners.
The course is ideal for those who need to understand the impact of information security on their business; no background knowledge is assumed, although attendance at our Internet Technologies course is recommended for attendees who do not have a current background in internetworking.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone requiring an understanding of information security; business managers; project managers; project technical staff; systems engineers; engineers seeking technology refresh.
Course Presenters
Dr Michael Frater, Dr Mark Pickering and Dr Michael Ryan
Dr Mark Pickering is a Senior Lecturer with the School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, at UNSW@ADFA. . Since joining the University of New South Wales, he has lectured in a range of subjects including analogue communications techniques, and digital image processing. He has been actively involved in the development of the recent MPEG international standards for audio-visual communications. He is currently supervising several PhD projects including a joint project in conjunction with the Australian Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) on image understanding for surveillance applications. Mark holds Bachelor, Masters and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Electrical Engineering and has co-authored 12 journal papers and over 40 international conference papers on image processing, compression and communications.
Course Outline
Background
Security context and need for network security | Terminology | Types of threats and attackers | Security considerations (physical, electronic, personnel) | Security management and risk management | Information security standards
TCP/IP Overview
Internetworking | Layered model | Internet Protocol (IP) | IP addressing | TCP and UDP | Internet services
Types of Attacks
Unauthorized Access | Malicious Code | Man-in-the-middle | Denial-of-Service
Security Services
Confidentiality | Authentication | Integrity | Nonrepudiation | Access control | Availability
Security Tools
Encryption | Public key encryption | Message authentication codes | Hash functions | Digital signatures
Security Mechanisms
Technical Security – Routers / Firewalls / Intrusion Detection / Security Protocols (IPSec, SSL, L2TP) / Virtual Private Networks, Host Hardening / Personal Firewalls / Anti-Virus Software | Organisational Security – Self Assessment / Security Auditing / Physical Security (Smart Cards, Biometrics) / User Education / Administrator Education
Example Security Architectures
Internet | Mobile Telephone Systems
Security Planning Issues
Fees
Defence Rate $1,150
Non Defence Rate $1,270
Course Dates
How to Register
Corporate In-house Presentation
For Course Enquiries, please contact Business Services on 02 6268 8421,
Email:Business Office
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