Hands-on Network Security: Practical Tools and MethodsJoin us in Ann Arbor on April 27-29, 2010This workshop is designed as an intensive, hands-on learning experience in how to assess and secure your network infrastructure using current open-source tools and techniques. The focus will be on studying current attack methodologies, examining your network for vulnerabilities, presenting recommended solutions and best practices for mitigation, and assessing the landscape of available tools and methods used.Register for CourseTaught over 2-1/2 days, the workshop is based on ITS101, Theory and Practice of Campus Computer Security, a course offered to system administrators at the University of Michigan that ultimately trained over 120 staff in network and platform security essentials. Instructor Charles Antonelli developed and taught the U-M course and is pleased to present its key network security contents to benefit other organizations. The course has been presented to Merit Member groups with great success in November 2008 and May 2009. The course will be taught in a hands-on environment, emphasizing practical application of security principles and tools. It is appropriate for network administrators, system administrators, and others who need expertise in network security fundamentals and best practices. The course can serve either as a basic primer for novices or as a refresher course for experienced administrators. Topics to be covered include:
Course Prerequisites:Students should possess a working knowledge of TCP/IP and internetworking fundamentals. Specific protocol details will be covered in the course. In addition, students must possess the appropriate authorization to run network and other testing tools within their own network environments.Laptop Requirement:Students should bring an Intel-based laptop to class to participate in virtualized Live Linux experiments. The laptop may run a Windows or Unix/Linux operating system and should support wired and wireless network connectivity.Before arriving, please download and install the current version of VMware Player. If you already have a version of VMware Fusion, Server, or Player installed, you may use that instead; although we don't believe there will be issues with older versions of this software, not all versions have been tested against the tools that will be used in the class. Dates and times:The workshop will be taught from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28; and 8:00 to noon on Thursday, April 29. The workshop will conclude with a lab session from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Tuesday afternoon session will cover review and fundamentals of networking and protocols; students proficient in these topics may skip the review session and attend beginning on Wednesday morning.Location:The class will be hosted in Merit's offices at the Michigan Information Technology Center (MITC), 1000 Oakbrook Drive, Ann Arbor.Directions to the MITCPlease note that some older map resources and GPS databases may not have correct information for the Oakbrook Drive address; please check directions from other sources against the page linked above. You may park in front or in back of the MITC building, and parking is free. Course cost and registration:Registration for individuals from Merit Member organizations is $699 per attendee. Attendees from non-profit organizations that are not Merit Members may attend for $749. Others may register for $799. Registration includes continental breakfast, beverages and snacks.Registration is available now. Register for Hands-on Network Security CoursePayment may be made by credit card, check or purchase order. Registration may be canceled up to 5:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, April 13 minus a processing fee of $35. Cancellations are not available after April 13, and substitutions are allowed if necessary. About the instructor:Charles Antonelli, Ph.D., is a research computing specialist affiliated with the University of Michigan's Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. He has taught regular courses and graduate seminars in the School of Information and the College of Engineering at U-M and his research interests include networks, security, and cyberinfrastructure. Charles received his doctorate in Computer, Information, and Control Engineering from the University of Michigan, and has been a Member of Technical Staff at Bell Laboratories.For more information, please contact More Professional Learning events. |