EC-Council Security5 certification | 2-day course

Overview

The goal of this 2 day accelerated course is to teach non-technical students the basic knowledge of Computer Security and Computer Networks so that they are aware of actual hacker frauds like Identity Theft, Viruses, Trojans and Phishing.

We will arm you with knowledge that can complement the system administrator's security safeguards and the chief security officer's security architecture for the corporation.

Those holding the EC Security5 Certificate have learned how to guard their own or their companies information assets.

Our Security5 Certification Program

Allows you to achieve your certifications in a fraction of the time of 'traditional training' while delivering industry-leading exam passing percentages
Helps students grasp complex technical concepts more easily by identifying and catering to individual student learning styles through a mixed visual, auditory and kinaesthetic-tactual delivery system
Enhances retention by employing accelerated learning techniques focused on committing information to long-term memory

9x Accredited Training Centre of the Year

Firebrand Training has again won the EC-Council Accredited Training Centre of the Year Award, from a Training Partner network that has more than 700 training centres across 107 countries. This extends a record-breaking run of successive awards to nine years.

Jay Bavisi, President of EC-Council said: “The annual EC-Council Awards highlights the commitment and achievements of our global partners and trainers that have contributed to the information security community.”

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Benefits

Having proof of your skills and knowledge gives you the edge over other candidates when applying for a job. Here are some additional benefits of earning Security|5:

Independent validation of achievement of a level of competency accepted and valued by the industry
Proven understanding of common frauds like Identity Theft, Phishing, email hoaxes, viruses and backdoors
Increased knowledge, leading to increased job satisfaction
Better career perspective with better IT knowledge
Proof of transferable skills and a solid credential, which make you more marketable

What Security5 Can do for Your Company

Certification provides companies with skilled employees, leading to:

Less security risks through better trained employees
Higher awareness of frauds like social engineering
Increased productivity as certified professionals are able to perform at accepted industry standards

Who Should Earn a Security5 Certification?

Office knowledge workers
Home users
Any non-IT person using computers in their office

Increase your value on the job market

Security5 is a globally recognized certification
Security5 is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in learning computer networking and security basics

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. 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. 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
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
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

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Curriculum

Course Materials

Students attending this blended-learning program will receive a robust set of course materials that caters to each of the three primary individual learning-intake styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactual) - critical for a sucessful accelerated learning experience.

Daily lectures and review sessions are supplemented by a combination of Proprietary Lab Manual and Program Courseware - developed to address the unique demands of accelerated learners.

Course program

Foundations of Security

Essential terminology
Defining security
Need for security
Cyber crime
Information Security statistics
IS triangle
Security myths
How to harden security

Basic Security Procedures

Why do I need to worry about my computer's security?
Introduction
Hardening of Operating System
Updating the system and configuring the updates
Disable unnecessary services
Strong password creation
Deployment of antivirus and firewall
Disable guest account access
Make Private folders
Security settings in MS Office applications

Desktop Security

What is file sharing?
Types of file sharing
How to share folder?
Configuring shared folder permissions
Hiding files and folders
File sharing tips
File downloading tips
How to backup data and restore?
How to encrypt and decrypt files?
How to kill suspect processes?

Administering Windows Securely

How to use the event viewer?
How to enable auditing in windows?
How to read logs on your system?
How to close ports?
Overview of the windows registry
How to restore the registry?
How to close a port?
Common internal commands
How to find services and ports they listen on?

Recognizing Security Threats and attacks

Phishing and its countermeasures
Virus
Trojan Horse
Worms
Spyware
Adware
Keylogger
Social engineering
Denial of Service
Spamming
Port Scanning
Password cracking
Basic security measures

Secure Internet Access

Basic browser security settings
How to restrict site access
Removing site from security zone
Secure website detection
Secure site and browser properties
Tools: Internet Filtering Software
Configuring Internet content access
Activating Content Advisor
How to deal with cookies
Using P2P networks securely
Choosing appropriate browser settings
Wireless network security features

Working on the Internet

Precepts of Security
Knowing Encryption
Digital Certificate
Digital Signature
Working with e-mail (web based)
Working with e-mail (mail client)
Working with File Transfer - FTP
Working with File Transfer - Web Folders

Knowing Online Payment Systems

Working with Credit Cards
Working with Instant Messengers
Working across File Sharing Networks
Working on Dial-in Networks
Working with Portable Devices
Working with Wireless Devices
Working with USB devices
Working with Media Files
Working with 3rd party software

Incident Response

What is Incident Response?
Incidents and responses:
Trojan attack
Boot sector virus attack
Corrupted registry
Automatic running of CD-ROM (autorun.inf)

Exam Track

The Security5 program certifies individuals in the security discipline. To achieve the Security5 certification, candidates must pass exam 112-12 Security Foundations which will be hold on the 2nd day in the afternoon.

What's Included

EC-Council official courseware

EC-Council - Security5 courseware kit

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

Students who are successful in the Security5 Certification Firebrand Training should possess basic computing skills such as browsing the web and checking e-mails.

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.

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.41% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"Any student that has no understanding of security, would really benfit from a this course and an excellent trainer who really enjoys the subject. "
S.K. (7/11/2011 (Monday) to 8/11/2011 (Tuesday))

"The staff at Firebrand Training were very friendly and helpful. Accommodation was excellent."
Anon.. (7/11/2011 (Monday) to 8/11/2011 (Tuesday))

"Course material was made enjoyable and accessible and the preparation for the exam was excellent."
N.B. (7/11/2011 (Monday) to 8/11/2011 (Tuesday))

"Venue and training centre are well suited for learning. The training itself was easy to follow and understand. "
Primrose Staplehurst, HMRC. (7/3/2011 (Monday) to 8/3/2011 (Tuesday))

"I enjoyed the training and found it all very useful both and my home and working environment. "
Anonymous (7/3/2011 (Monday) to 8/3/2011 (Tuesday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	20/2/2024 (Tuesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	25/6/2024 (Tuesday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	6/8/2024 (Tuesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	17/9/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	29/10/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	10/12/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide

EC-Council - Security5