This course provides an overview of the different standards and applications available for secure e-mail and Internet use. You'll learn about several vulnerabilities and nuisances, including virus hoaxes and spam. Some of the common file transfer protocols are also covered.
Objectives:
Describe various secure e-mail standards and applications
Discuss Internet security protocols
Explain file transfer protocols and file system types
Topics:
E-mail security
E-mail vulnerabilities
Internet security
Internet applications
FTP
S/FTP and TFTP
File sharing
File transfer vulnerabilities
File systems
DNS
LDAP
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.
