This is a unique, authoritative, high-value, hands-on practical course which will provide participants with essential understanding of the tools, methodologies and vulnerabilities that hackers/intruders could employ to exploit the IT systems of their organizations, how they can prevent, detect and prosecute electronic fraud (eFraud) and/or Cyber Crime. Most organizations now realize that in order to defend themselves against the threat of attack by hackers, crackers, and indeed any individual intent on causing disruption to their IT systems, IT staff must have an informed and current understanding of the present-day methodologies, tools, and vulnerabilities which allow these exploits to happen.

This IT Security and Computer Forensics course is designed to educate IT professionals in order to allow them to defend systems against attacks and other security breaches. During this course, participants will learn about the attacker‚ mindset and become familiar with the tools and methodologies that are used to attack systems. Using state-of-the-art classroom setups, delegates work with Microsoft Windows and LINUX/UNIX systems, and associated server software. A wide range of hacking tools and security auditing tools are used during the course. Participant shall also be introduced to Computer Forensic tools used in evidence gathering and court presentations.

Course Objectives:

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This course fulfils two vital objectives for anyone working in IT systems administration, IT security or IT support roles:

• The course builds a strong awareness of the wide range of risks and threats now faced even by organizations that believe they have strong security solutions in place.
• The course provides delegates with a solid understanding of the control measures that need to be put in place in order to limit an organization's vulnerabilities and risk of attack.
• The course provides valuable hands on skills in Cyber Crime Investigation, gathering of electronic evidence and detection of electronic or cyber crime

Who should attend?

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The course is designed for professionals with security responsibilities including:

• Information Security Officers, Directors and Managers
• Information Technology Auditors, Managers and Staff
• Network Security Managers and Administrators
• Local Area Network Administrators
• Technical Support Staff
• System Administrators
• Others charged with mobile and wireless security responsibilities

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Develop an Information Security Management strategy and its framework
• Understand the tools, techniques and methodologies employed by intruders/fraudsters in a dedicated lab environment.
• Know how intruders/fraudsters can collect and assimilate information about an organization‚ infrastructure whilst avoiding detection.
• Know how information may be used to assess your IT systems‚ weaknesses and subsequently launch an attack against target systems.
• Use the techniques that are typically used to gain access into a system.
• Know the types of tools that are used to elevate access on a system.
• Know the techniques used by fraudsters to conceal their tracks and the methods via which access to a target system may be maintained.
• Know the limitations of security firewall systems and the tools used to bypass them.
• Know how fraudsters bypass Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS).
• Develop measures that can be employed to secure and protect information against hacker attacks.
• Perform vulnerability assessment and threat identification
• Conduct investigation and prosecuting cyber-crime
• Protect Organizational Information Assets

Course Special Features:

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Targeted Tracks: You will benefit from the expertise of industry front-runners, learn from real-world case studies and leave with everything you need to know to safeguard your wireless networks and devices

• Tangible Take-Aways will be given to you including useful documents, guidelines and checklists that you can use as a springboard to your own initiatives.
• Optimum networking opportunities are available through breaks, receptions, and luncheons. You will have the opportunity to talk shop with information security professionals and you will return to the office with new ideas and fresh contacts.
• Obtain materials in 2 easy ways:
  - At the training you will receive bound volumes of the conference materials
  - After the training: download the materials you want from the web with a special access code.

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