Course Overview:

TechNow understands the security threats that make your network & your company vulnerable.  We have developed a program to help you learn what those threats are, the kinds of defenses available, the language of Network Security, & how to organize yourself internally to deal with these Network Security issues.  TechNow's Corporate Risk Management course will give your team the fundamental skills & knowledge they need to develop, manage or implement your organization's Information Security Policy.

Attendees to TN-804: Corporate Risk Management will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

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Duration: 4 Days

Course Objectives:

  • Day 1
    • Chapter 1: What is information Security
    • Chapter 2: Types of Attacks
    • Chapter 3: Information Security Services
    • Chapter 4: Legal Issues
    • Chapter 5: Policy
  • Day 2
    • Chapter 6: Managing Risk
    • Chapter 7: Information Security Process
    • Chapter 8: Information Security Best Practices
    • Chapter 9: Internet Architecture
    • Chapter 10: Virtual Private Networks
  • Day 3
    • Chapter 11: E-Commerce Security Needs
    • Chapter 12: Encryption
    • Chapter 13: Hacker Techniques
    • Chapter 14: Intrusion Detection
  • Day 4
    • Chapter 15: UNIX Security Issues
    • Chapter 16: Windows Security Issues
    • Open Discussion

Prerequisites:

  • Basic computer literacy.

 

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Course Overview:  PA-242: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Manage Cyberthreats (EDU-231) Training Class is a two-day course that teaches students strategies in defense against cyberthreats.  Successful completion of this course enables administrators to better understand the threat landscape.  This is not a virtualized theoretical course.  This is hands-on, real world instruction, directly relevant to the DoD and Commercial implementations of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls.

Each student is issued a physical Palo Alto firewall and a Cisco layer 3 switch at their desk.  Real hardware per student for real experience and real skill development.  TechNow provides a very comprehensive client infrastructure that includes Windows, Linux, and multiple packet sniffer agents.

The instructor for this course has been a lead in Unix kernel development to implement firewall and intrusion detection technologies.  Additionally, the instructor has taught several security appliance products and carries several SANS, ISC2, ISACA, Cisco, Unix, and Windows certifications.

Attendees to the PA-242: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Manaage Cyberthreats  (EDU-231) Training Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

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Duration: 2 days

Course Objectives:   Students attending this training course will gain an understanding of cyberthreats and their characteristics.  Students will learn how to manage cyberthreats using security policies, profiles, and signatures to protect their network against emerging threats.

Day 1

  • Mod 1: Threat Landscape
    • Advanced Persistent
    • Threats
    • Data Breaches and Tactics
    • Threat Management
    • Strategies
  • Mod 2: Integrated
    • Approach to Threat
    • Protection
    • Integrated Approach to
    • Protection
    • Next-Generation Firewall
    • Advanced Endpoint
    • Protection
  • Mod 3: Network Visibility
    • Zero Trust Model
    • SSL Decryption
    • Decryption Policy
  • Mod 4: Reducing the Attack
    • Surf
    • ection

 

Day 2

  • Mod 5: Handling Known
    • Threats
    • WildFire Analysis
    • Security Profiles
  • Mod 6: Handling Unknown
    • Traffic and Zero-Day Exploits
    • WildFire
    • Researching Threat Events
    • Identifying Unknown
    • Applications
  • Mod 7: Investigating
    • Breaches
    • Identify IOCs Using
    • App-Scope
    • Log Correlation
    • Finding Infected Host
  • Mod 8: Using Custom
    • Signatures
    • Creating Custom App-IDs
    • Threat Signatures

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Prerequisites:

  • Students must complete the PA-213: Install, Configure, and Manage course
  • Understanding of network concepts, including routing, switching, and IP addressing
  • In-depth knowledge of port-based security and security technologies such as IPS, proxy, and content filtering

This course is in no way associated with Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

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TechNow has 26 years of courseware deveopment with a huge library of course material.  If our standard courses are just not quite right for what you require, we can provide customized training to meet your needs!  We have serviced many request for training that is aligned to customer business operations.  Additionally, our security related courses can provide concise direction on how to build security programs and/or address gaps in your existing security programs.  TechNow strives for 100% customer satisfaction, and customized classes is one method that TechNow uses to achieve that goal.

Together, our Classroom in a Box service and the customized class service can provide highly targeted training to your team at your location.

If you are interested in more information regarding our customized training, contact us at 800-324-2294

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Welcome to TechNow! The Leader in Information Security Training & Computer Training.

The world of information security and computer training is ever changing.  The techniques and systems continue to evolve and we must stay current and diligent.  To do this, you can count on TechNow®…the leader in cybersecurity training and computer system training.

TechNow® has been training the leaders in the computer community for many years.  We provide training for students in a number of areas.  Our cybersecurity trainings include popular courses like D0D 8140, Security , CISM, CISSP, CEH,CCNA, and more.  With over 34 years of experience, we’re able to provide you with unmatched training and certification programs.

TechNow also provides a variety of other popular trainings for the computer professional including Cisco, EC-Council, CompTIA, Unix/Linux and more.

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