9.35 (SECURE U) The Armored Network: Network Security at CU*Answers

SECURE-U

Summary

Maintaining system integrity and security is a top priority at CU*Answers.  Significant effort is made in establishing and maintaining a secure network infrastructure.

This course will introduce you to the theories and technologies CU*Answers uses to secure, audit, test, and monitor our network and provide some suggestions to how you can apply this knowledge to your credit union.

Also visit:

CERT (www.cert.org)

SANS (www.sans.org)

Microsoft Security  (http://www.microsoft.com/security/)

WESCO Net (www.wesconet.com)

Audience

Credit Union Management or those responsible for planning CU security. We recommend students attend 9.15 Security Awareness Essentials or have equivalent experience before taking this class.

Objectives

By the completion of this course, students will:

‣        Have a basic understanding of the layered approach to network security, from perimeter to data.

‣        Be introduced to concepts such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability scanning.

‣        Understand the benefits and limitations of encryption technologies.

‣        Understand the importance of regular security audits

‣        Be familiar with some of the steps CU*Answers takes to secure and monitor the network and protect your data.

Topics

‣        The layers of protection: Perimeter, Network, Host, Data

‣        Basics of network security technologies: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, and Vulnerability Scanners

‣        Best Practices: Strong Passwords, Antivirus, Hardened Servers, Patched Software

‣        Non-technological Security: Controlled Physical Access, Regular Policy Auditing, Employee Awareness & Education

‣        Essential monitoring and auditing tasks to maintain an optimum level of security

Course Schedule

Future times and dates are to be determined.