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Continuing IT Training Program

Virtual Private Networks and Remote Access Systems

Program Overview
This program is designed to assist IT Examiners in understanding the standards and technologies required to build a secure VPN in order to perform a detailed review of VPNs.

Key Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Discuss what a VPN is,
  2. Explain why banks are using VPN,
  3. Understand the Architecture of a VPN,
  4. Secure a VPN,
  5. Build and understand a VPN based on IPsec,
  6. Build and understand a VPN based on PPTP,
  7. Understand how ISP plays a role in VPN,
  8. Discuss how VPN work through routers/firewalls,
  9. Understand the differences between hardware and software VPN,
  10. Understand how to manage a VPN, and
  11. Understand how to Audit a VPN.

Instructional Format
Hands-on computer lab combined with lectures and class discussion.

Duration
Four and one-half days.

Level
Intermediate.

Target Audience
IT Subject Matter Experts and IT Examiners.

Prerequisites
Participant should have attended ITEC and all Basic Level courses.

Pre-Course Assignment
None.

Special Requirements
None.

Post Course Feedback
None.

Credits
None.

More Information
For more information concerning course content, please contact Jeff Kopchik (703) 254-0459 or regarding course administration contact Judy Long, (703) 516-5534.

 


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