Windows 2000 Network Security Design: Providing Secure Access-Internet

This course provides an overview of maintaining security for a private network configured for public access and explains the risks that a network is prone to while using the Internet. Learn how to protect a network using a firewall and about the guidelines for placement of Web and FTP servers, application servers, RRAS servers, and DNS servers while configuring a firewall. Learn how to analyze threats posed by the Internet and disaster-recovery planning procedure. The features and benefits of IPSec will be covered, as will the concepts of private and public keys. Learn about Certificate Authority (CA) hierarchies and the role of public key in the interoperability with non-Microsoft certificate-based products. Learn to deploy and administer Smart Cards in Windows 2000.

Providing Secure Access-Internet training covers such topics as:

Maintaining the Security of a Private Network Configured for Public Access
Maintaining Security While Accessing the Public Network from a Private Network
Designing Security Using IPSec Policies
Designing Public Key Infrastructures
Providing Secure Access to Partners

The course addresses the training needs of system administrators and network architects involved in network security design of a Windows 2000 network. This course also addresses the needs of IT professionals who want to become certified under the Windows 2000 MCSE track.

Completion of this course and the other Course titles from this curriculum prepares the learner for Microsoft Exam #70-220: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network.

Description
This course provides an overview of maintaining security for a private network configured for public access and explains the risks that a network is prone to while using the Internet. You will learn how to protect a network using a firewall and will also learn about the guidelines for placement of Web and FTP servers, application servers, RRAS servers, and DNS servers while configuring a firewall. You will learn how to analyze threats posed by the Internet and disaster-recovery planning procedure. The features and benefits of IPSec will be covered, as will the concepts of private and public keys. You will learn about Certificate Authority (CA) hierarchies and the role of public key in the interoperability with non-Microsoft certificate-based products. Finally, you will learn to deploy and administer Smart Cards in Windows 2000. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-220: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network.
Audience
The course addresses the training needs of system administrators and network architects involved in network security design of a Windows 2000 network. This course also addresses the needs of IT professionals who want to become certified under the Windows 2000 MCSE track.
Prerequisites
This course assumes the learner has experience installing or maintaining networks, although not necessarily Windows NT networks. Familiarity with Windows 95, 98 or NT 4.0 Workstation desktop operating systems is also assumed.
Course Duration
» 5 hours
Topics Include
Unit 1: Maintaining the Security of a Private Network Configured for Public Access
» Identifying Risks While Using the Internet
» Protecting Networks Using a Firewall
» Protecting Network Resources While Using the Internet
» Planning the Placement of Servers in a Firewall Configuration
Unit 2: Maintaining Security While Accessing the Public Network from a Private Network
» Analyzing Threats from the Internet
» Planning for Disaster Recovery
» Server-Side Configuration for Controlling Content Access
Everything Courseware
Windows 2000 Network Security Design: Providing Secure Access-Internet
Unit 3: Designing Security Using IPSec Policies
» Designing IPSec Policies
» Configuring IPSec Rules
» Designing IPSec Negotiation Policies
» Defining IPSecurity Levels
Unit 4: Designing Public Key Infrastructures
» Introduction to Public Key Infrastructure
» Designing Certificate Authority Hierarchies
» Designing Public Key Interoperability
Unit 5: Providing Secure Access to Partners
» Authenticating Trusted Partners
» Providing Business and E-Commerce Security
» Using Smart Cards

System Requirements CD-Based » Pentium class computer » 200 MHz processor (266 MHz recommended) » 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended) » CD-ROM drive » Any one of Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Windows XP (both Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 require at least 64 MB RAM) » SVGA monitor capable of 16-bit color and 800 x 600 screen resolution » Sound card with speakers or headphones (optional)