This course covers Domains 5 and 6 of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam. It explains what you need to know about the principles, means, and methods of disguising information to ensure its integrity, confidentiality, and authenticity. It also covers concepts, principles, structures, and standards used to design, implement, monitor, and secure operating systems, equipment, networks, and applications.
Objectives:
Compare and contrast symmetric and asymmetric algorithms
Describe PKI and key management
Detail common methods of attacking encryption, including general and specific attacks
List common security models and their function
Explain the basics of security architecture
Describe the Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) standard
Topics:
Uses of cryptography
Cryptographic concepts, methodologies, and practices
Methods of attack
Security architecture and model requirements
Security models
Security system architecture
Information system security standards
Common criteria
IPSec
Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Adobe Flash Player 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
