Course

Tools of the Trade

    Syllabus

  • Logs Video — 00:11:15
    • In this episode, Mike explores the purposes and secrets of log files.

  • Protocol Analyzers Video — 00:10:56
    • In this episode, Mike discusses how traffic is analyzed via a host computer.

  • OS Utilities, Part 2 Video — 00:14:09
    • In this episode, Mike demonstrates how to find the IP and MAC addresses of a host, as well as the DNS server.

  • SNMP Video — 00:15:27
    • In this episode, Mike describes how the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can make the lives of network administrators very, very easy.

  • Network Scanners Video — 00:10:52
    • In this episode, Mike explores the tools to scan network machines.

  • OS Utilities, Part 1 Video — 00:14:51
    • In this episode, Mike goes through the command-line utilities to view network traffic and traffic patterns.

Syllabus

Course description

This course provides an introductory overview of various information security technologies and tools. It covers network devices and their security features,

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We use Infosec Skills to provide continuous training to our technicians and to prepare them for various certifications. Infosec Skills allows us to create personalized training programs that focus on each of our technicians’ particular roles and see their progress as they take courses. We also, recommend it to clients to make their IT support teams better.

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This has been utilized to bridge the skills gap across our cyber team and to aid them as they prepare for their various certifications. It also has provided a nice learning foundation for our various cyber team members to utilize as we continue to find ways for cross-utilization with operations while minimizing the downtime needed to ensure everyone’s knowledge is the same.

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We use Infosec Skills to provide base level knowledge for employees. We also use the services to provide in depth learning for employees as they encounter new technologies. If an employee is is assigned to a new project, we can rely on Infosec Skills to provide a rapid concentrated learning environment. This rapid concentrated learning positions our employees for success.

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