Securing Access to Networks

Overview/Description
To introduce and discuss authentication systems

Target Audience
Network administrators, firewall administrators, system administrators, application developers, and IT security officers

Prerequisites
A good knowledge of networking and internetworking, including a detailed knowledge of the OSI model and the TCP/IP protocol suite

Expected Duration
160 Minutes

Objectives:

Securing Access to Networks

  • define the principles of authentication and discuss authentication methods.
  • outline the use of authentication on local networks and for remote users.
  • discuss the operation of Single Sign-On authentication.
  • explain the features and operation of Kerberos.
  • outline the RADIUS authentication mechanism.
  • explain the authentication mechanisms used in PPP.
  • determine when and where to use different authentication mechanisms.
  • outline the TACACS+ authentication mechanism and compare it to the RADIUS authentication mechanism.


    • Course Number: 69445_eng