Certiport - Network Security

Duration

Duration:

Only 3 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

7.5.2025 (Wednesday)

Overview

This accelerated Certiport Network Security Information Technology Specialist program is a way for students validate entry level IT skills sought after by employers. The IT Specialist program is aimed at candidates who are considering or just beginning a path to a career in information technology.

Candidates for this exam will demonstrate foundational security knowledge and skills, including an understanding of core security principles operating system security, network and device security, and secure computing practices.

At the end of this course, you’ll achieve your Certiport Network Security certification.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology you’ll certify at twice the speed of traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

40% faster

Distraction-free environment

Audience

Candidates for this exam will demonstrate foundational security knowledge and skills, including an understanding of core security principles operating system security, network and device security, and secure computing practices.

Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 3-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
  4. Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
  2. You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
  3. Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
  4. Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
  5. You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
  6. You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  7. You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
  • * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

Curriculum

1. Defense in Depth

1.1 Identify core security principles

  • Confidentiality, integrity, availability, non-repudiation, threat, risk, vulnerability, principle of least privilege, attack surfaces including IoT

1.2 Define and enforce physical security

  • Site security, computer security, removable devices and drives, mantraps

1.3 Identify security policy types

  • Administrative controls, technical controls

1.4 Identify attack types

  • Buffer overflow, viruses, polymorphic viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, ransomware, adware, rootkits, backdoors, zero day attacks/ vulnerabilities, denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, common attack methods, types of vulnerability, cross-site scripting (XSS), SQL injection, brute force attack, man-in-the-middle (MITM) and man-in-the-browser (MITB), social engineering, keyloggers (software and hardware), logic bombs

1.5 Identify backup and restore types

  • Full, incremental, differential

2. Operating System Security

2.1 Identify client and server protection

  • Separation of services, hardening, patch management, reducing the attack surface, group policy (gpupdate and gpresult), secure dynamic Domain Name System (DNS) updates, User Account Control (UAC), keeping client operating system and software updated, encrypting offline folders, software restriction policies

2.2 Configure user authentication

  • Multifactor authentication, enforcing password policies, remote access, using secondary sign-on to perform administrative tasks (Run As, sudo), domain and local user and group creation, Kerberos

2.3 Manage permissions in Windows and Linux

  • File and folder permissions, share permissions, inheritance, moving or copying files within the same disk or on another disk, multiple groups with different permissions, take ownership, delegation

    2.4 Facilitate non-repudiation using audit policies and log files

    • Types of auditing, what can be audited, enabling auditing, what to audit for specific purposes, where to save audit information, reviewing log files

    2.5 Demonstrate knowledge of encryption

    • File and folder encryption, how encryption impacts moving/copying files and folders, drive encryption, TPM, secure communication processes (email, texting, chat, social media), virtual private network (VPN) encryption methods, public key/private key, certificate properties and services, Bitlocker

    3. Network Device Security

    3.1 Implement wireless security

  • Wireless security types (strength of encryption), service set identifiers (SSIDs), MAC filtering, default configuration (OOBE)

    3.2 Identify the role of network protection devices

    • Purpose of firewalls, hardware vs. software firewalls, network vs. host firewalls, stateful vs. stateless firewall inspection, security baselines, intrusion detection system (IDS), intrusion prevention system (IPS), security information and event manager (SIEM), content filtering, blacklisting/ whitelisting

    3.3 Identify network isolation methods

    • Routing, honeynet, perimeter networks (DMZ), NAT/PAT, VPN, IPsec, air gap network, DirectAccess, virtual LAN (VLAN)

    3.4 Identify protocol security concepts

    • Tunneling, DNSSEC, network sniffing, well-known ports (FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, RDP, Telnet, SSH, LDAP, LDAPS, SNMP, SMTP, IMAP, SFTP)

    4. Secure Computing

    4.1 Implement email protection

    • Antispam, spoofing, phishing, and pharming, client protection, user training

    4.2 Manage browser security

    • Browser settings, cache management, private browsing

    4.3 Install and configure anti-malware and antivirus software

    • Installing, uninstalling, reinstalling, and updating; remediation, scheduling scans, investigating alerts
  • Exam Track

    As part of your accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

    ITS-102

    35 - 45 MCQ

    Duration - 50 Minutes

    What's Included

    Your accelerated course includes:

    • Accommodation *
    • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
    • On-site exams **
    • Exam vouchers **
    • Practice tests **
    • Certification Guarantee ***
    • Courseware
    • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
    • 24-hour lab access
    • Digital courseware **
    • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
    • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
    • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

    Prerequisites

    This exam validates that a candidate has fundamental security knowledge and skills. Candidates are expected to have some hands-on experience with client operating systems, security applications, firewalls, devices, and network ports. Candidates should have at least 150 hours of instruction or hands-on experience with network security.

    To be successful on the test, the candidate is also expected to have the following prerequisite knowledge and skills:

    • 8th grade reading skills
    • Practical knowledge of operating systems and networking
    • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

    Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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