Certiport Network Security

This Certiport Network Security Information Technology Specialist programme is a way for professionals 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 take the exam to achieve your Certiport Network Security certification, covered by the Firebrand Certification Guarantee.

By studying with us, you'll gain access to the latest curriculum, learn from certified instructors, and take the official exam covered by your course fee.

Audience

This course is designed for:

• Beginners and career switchers who need proof of basic technical literacy
• Entry-level support staff such as junior technicians or helpdesk personnel who want to formalize their knowledge of network defence and system protection
• Secondary and post-secondary students in vocational programmes, computing classes, or IT pathways looking for an industry-recognized credential

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

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

• Exam: Certiport ITS-102
• Format: 35-45 multiple-choice questions
• Duration: 50 minutes

This exam validates that a candidate has fundamental Cybersecurity knowledge and skills.

To attend this course, candidates are expected to:

• have some hands-on experience with client operating systems, security applications, firewalls, devices, and network ports
• should have at least 150 hours of instruction or hands-on experience with network security

To be successful on the exam, the candidate is also expected to have:

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

Your 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 to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Six reasons to sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Three training options. Choose between residential classroom-based, live online, or city-centre courses
• All-inclusive course. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• 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
• You’ll learn more. Our expert instructors cover exclusive additional materials not taught through the official curriculum
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style compared 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
• 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 145,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply to online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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