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There are many excellent online courses. This has been hugely beneficial in my day to day work.
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- Louise Nolan
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i-Net+ Module 12 - Connecting to the Internet and Security
Course Aims
On completion of this module, readers will be able to: understand methods for connecting to the Internet (leased line, dial-up), understand the use of Virtual Private Networks, configure routers, configure Internet Connection Sharing, Network Address Translation and Proxy Servers and understand the importance of Internet security. |
Assumed Knowledge
Readers should meet the following criteria prior to attending the course:
experience of desktop software PC support, perhaps gained through "A+ Certification: Operating System Support Skills" or similar training, some basic experience of supporting web clients (browser, FTP, etc.) would be an advantage and some working technical knowledge of LAN and WAN networking hardware and software (preferably using Windows 98 or later). |
Course Audience
This course has been developed for readers with the responsibility for installing, maintaining and troubleshooting Internet and Intranet systems. On course completion, readers will be capable of taking and passing the i-Net+ Certification exam (code IK0-002, launched April 2002). |
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Table of Contents
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Connecting to the Internet
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Leased Lines
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Other Data Transfer Technologies
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Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
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Dial-up Services
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PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network)
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ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network)
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ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)
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Comparison of Transmission Technologies
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Dial-up Protocols
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Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) / Compressed SLIP (CSLIP)
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Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
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Virtual Private Network (VPN)
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Tunneling / Encapsulation
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Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
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Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
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Routers
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Router Configuration
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Static and Dynamic Routers
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Network Address Translation
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NAT and ICS
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Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
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Network Address Translation
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Proxy Servers
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Internet Security
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Password Principles
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Encryption and Hashing
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The Kerberos Authentication Protocol
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Digital Certificates
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Encryption Systems
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Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)
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Secure Electronic Transaction (SET)
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Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
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Firewalls
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Smart Filtering Firewalls
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Spoofing (Forging Source IP Addresses)
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Network Attacks
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Detecting Network Attacks
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Bastion Hosts
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Security Tools
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Logging and Auditing
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Viruses
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Symptoms of Virus Infection
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Avoiding Viruses on the Internet
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Summary
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Glossary
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