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EC-CouncilSecurity|5   - Firebrand Training

EC-Council Security|5

A Firebrand Training


2


Day Course

EC-Council Security|5 - Overview

The goal of this 2 day accelerated course is to teach non-technical students the basic knowledge of Computer Security and Computer Networks so that they are aware of actual hacker frauds like Identity Theft, Viruses, Trojans and Phishing.

We will arm you with knowledge that can complement the system administrator's security safeguards and the chief security officer's security architecture for the corporation.

Those holding the EC Security|5 Certificate have learned how to guard their own or their companies information assets.

Our Security|5 Certification Program

  • Allows you to achieve your certifications in a fraction of the time of 'traditional training' while delivering industry-leading exam passing percentages
  • Helps students grasp complex technical concepts more easily by identifying and catering to individual student learning styles through a mixed visual, auditory and kinaesthetic-tactual delivery system
  • Enhances retention by employing accelerated learning techniques focused on committing information to long-term memory

EC-Council Security|5 - Benefits

Having proof of your skills and knowledge gives you the edge over other candidates when applying for a job. Here are some additional benefits of earning Security|5:

  • Independent validation of achievement of a level of competency accepted and valued by the industry
  • Proven understanding of common frauds like Identity Theft, Phishing, email hoaxes, viruses and backdoors
  • Increased knowledge, leading to increased job satisfaction
  • Better career perspective with better IT knowledge
  • Proof of transferable skills and a solid credential, which make you more marketable

What Security|5 Can do for Your Company

Certification provides companies with skilled employees, leading to:

  • Less security risks through better trained employees
  • Higher awareness of frauds like social engineering
  • Increased productivity as certified professionals are able to perform at accepted industry standards

Who Should Earn a Security|5 Certification?

  • Office knowledge workers
  • Home users
  • Any non-IT person using computers in their office

Increase your value on the job market

  • Security|5 is a globally recognized certification
  • Security|5 is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in learning computer networking and security basics

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need, including

  • Intensive group instruction
  • One-on-one instruction attention
  • Hands-on labs
  • Lab partner and group exercises
  • Question and answer drills
  • Independent study

This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.

EC-Council Security|5 - Curriculum

Course Materials

Students attending this blended-learning program will receive a robust set of course materials that caters to each of the three primary individual learning-intake styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactual) - critical for a sucessful accelerated learning experience.

Daily lectures and review sessions are supplemented by a combination of Proprietary Lab Manual and Program Courseware - developed to address the unique demands of accelerated learners.

Course program

Foundations of Security

  • Essential terminology
  • Defining security
  • Need for security
  • Cyber crime
  • Information Security statistics
  • IS triangle
  • Security myths
  • How to harden security

Basic Security Procedures

  • Why do I need to worry about my computer's security?
  • Introduction
  • Hardening of Operating System
  • Updating the system and configuring the updates
  • Disable unnecessary services
  • Strong password creation
  • Deployment of antivirus and firewall
  • Disable guest account access
  • Make Private folders
  • Security settings in MS Office applications

Desktop Security

  • What is file sharing?
  • Types of file sharing
  • How to share folder?
  • Configuring shared folder permissions
  • Hiding files and folders
  • File sharing tips
  • File downloading tips
  • How to backup data and restore?
  • How to encrypt and decrypt files?
  • How to kill suspect processes?

Administering Windows Securely

  • How to use the event viewer?
  • How to enable auditing in windows?
  • How to read logs on your system?
  • How to close ports?
  • Overview of the windows registry
  • How to restore the registry?
  • How to close a port?
  • Common internal commands
  • How to find services and ports they listen on?

Recognizing Security Threats and attacks

  • Phishing and its countermeasures
  • Virus
  • Trojan Horse
  • Worms
  • Spyware
  • Adware
  • Keylogger
  • Social engineering
  • Denial of Service
  • Spamming
  • Port Scanning
  • Password cracking
  • Basic security measures

Secure Internet Access

  • Basic browser security settings
  • How to restrict site access
  • Removing site from security zone
  • Secure website detection
  • Secure site and browser properties
  • Tools: Internet Filtering Software
  • Configuring Internet content access
  • Activating Content Advisor
  • How to deal with cookies
  • Using P2P networks securely
  • Choosing appropriate browser settings
  • Wireless network security features

Working on the Internet

  • Precepts of Security
  • Knowing Encryption
  • Digital Certificate
  • Digital Signature
  • Working with e-mail (web based)
  • Working with e-mail (mail client)
  • Working with File Transfer - FTP
  • Working with File Transfer - Web Folders

Knowing Online Payment Systems

  • Working with Credit Cards
  • Working with Instant Messengers
  • Working across File Sharing Networks
  • Working on Dial-in Networks
  • Working with Portable Devices
  • Working with Wireless Devices
  • Working with USB devices
  • Working with Media Files
  • Working with 3rd party software

Incident Response

  • What is Incident Response?
  • Incidents and responses:
  • Trojan attack
  • Boot sector virus attack
  • Corrupted registry
  • Automatic running of CD-ROM (autorun.inf)

EC-Council Security|5 - Exam Track

The Security|5 program certifies individuals in the security discipline. To achieve the Security|5 certification, candidates must pass exam 112-12 Security Foundations which will be hold on the 2nd day in the afternoon.

EC-Council Security|5 - What's Included

Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.

Our Certification Programs includes

  • Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)TM Delivery
  • Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software
  • Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
  • Examination vouchers *
  • On site testing **
  • All Meals; Unlimited Beverages, Snacks and Tea/Coffee
  • Transportation to/from designated local railway stations
  • Examination Passing Policy

Please note

  • *  Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2
  • ** On site testing is not included in our ISACA, or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.

Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.

Examination Passing Policy

Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year.  Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.

EC-Council Security|5 - Prerequisites

Students who are successful in the Security|5 Certification Firebrand Training should possess basic computing skills such as browsing the web and checking e-mails.

Firebrand Training staff interview all potential students regarding their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and personal fortitude. This screening process ensures a successful match between the customer and Firebrand Training toward accelerated training and certification.

Firebrand Training is an aggressive training environment. You must have an attitude aimed for success. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

Security|5 Testimonials

"This was a very intensive course on which I learned a lot and enjoyed. The food was excelent."
Matthew Edmundson, NDS.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2005 (5 Days) (9/6/2008 to 13/6/2008)

"Very hard work and very rewarding."
Tom Jobe, Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2005 (5 Days) (21/7/2008 to 25/7/2008)

"It is well worth attending but do not expect an easy ride! Make sure to do plenty of reading before you arrive!"
Norm Fasey, ACI Worldwide.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (14/7/2008 to 20/7/2008)

"The centre is extremely well run and friendly. The accommodatation is excellent and spotlessly clean. The food is excellent and prepared to chef standards, no compalaints at all. The courses are extremely intensive although the instructors will give as much support and help as needed. I would definately train with Firebrand again."
AG, Anglia Business Solutions.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV Developer (8 Days) (15/6/2008 to 22/6/2008)

"I was a little concerned when I enrolled with Firebrand. It appeared to be a very difficult week with the long days and thought I would struggle with the course. How wrong could I be! The PMI course content and the instructor was fantastic. The grounds and the setting were perfect for my training experience. The food was absolutely first rate too along with superb staff. I will definitely use Firebrand again and will highly recommend the course to others Thank you ever so much for a first rate job."
Paul White, Norgren.
PMI Project Management Professional (5 Days) (14/7/2008 to 18/7/2008)

"Absolutley fantastic experience, you only get out what you put in so be prepared for a long day. It is definitely not "death by powerpoint",it is thoery and then practical and lots of it on decent kit that doesnt fall over!! Canine Gonads so just get on and do it.."
Jez Draper, Harland IT Solutions Ltd.
EC-Council CEH (5 Days) (23/6/2008 to 27/6/2008)

"It's the first time I have been to a Firebrand Training course and my experience of the course met my expectations. All the staff were excellent and very accommodating, thanks guys and I hope to return within the next few months. "
Christopher Dean, Euroclear Group.
ISACA CISM (4 Days) (2/6/2008 to 5/6/2008)

"An excellent location, facilities and staff to train in. One of the best."
Paul Key, Wincanton Group Plc.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (14/7/2008 to 20/7/2008)

"Very intense, but very informative."
JC, Park Air Systems Ltd.
Cisco CCNA Certification (6 Days) (28/7/2008 to 2/8/2008)

"Very hard going be prepared to work late hours. Very informative and a good overall course"
Christopher Jones, South Wales Police.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2005 (5 Days) (9/6/2008 to 13/6/2008)

"Great place to come and train, helps focus learning in a comfortable and friendly environment. I have been here for three different courses and the standards have always been high."
KT, Protherics.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (9/6/2008 to 13/6/2008)

"Very hard going be prepared to work late hours. Very informative and a good overall course"
Christopher Jones, South Wales Police.
Microsoft MCTS SQL Server 2005 (5 Days) (9/6/2008 to 13/6/2008)

"There is not much time for learning new subjects and you will be exhausted by the second week. So come prepared and ask many questions before you start the course to get enough info otherwise everything else is provided."
Moji Shahrooz, Institute Of Education London University.
Microsoft MCSE Vista Security+ Certification (14 Days) (26/5/2008 to 8/6/2008)

"An elightening experience... gained knowledge, experience, insight, clarity and probably a little weight..."
Jonathan Dunn, Impellam Group plc (formerly Carlisle Group plc).
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web Applications (7 Days) (14/7/2008 to 20/7/2008)

"Truly immersive, you start to live and breathe the course material, thinking of nothing else, not communicating with the outside and not having a care in the worls outside of CISSP. Sets you up perfectly for the 6 hour exam."
Neil Ginns, nCipher.
(ISC)2 CISSP Boot Camp (7 Days) (14/7/2008 to 20/7/2008)

"An elightening experience... gained knowledge, experience, insight, clarity and probably a little weight..."
Jonathan Dunn, Impellam Group plc (formerly Carlisle Group plc).
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web Applications (7 Days) (14/7/2008 to 20/7/2008)

"Be prepared for some long hours and plenty of hard work. Prior to the CCNA course I had never even logged into a router or switch, but with some hard work and a great instructor I managed to pass the mid-week exam to gain the CCENT qualification and just fell short of gaining the full CCNA by 3%. With the course materials and my new knowledge I feel confident of passing the CCNA in the very near future."
SD, Cable & Wireless Guernsey Ltd..
Cisco CCNA Certification (6 Days) (30/6/2008 to 5/7/2008)

"As I could not be out of the office for two consecutive weeks, I was able to split the training course in two parts. I have completed the first week and passed all three exams - an excellent way to achieve the qualifications I sought. You do need real world experience though as this course is too intense for beginners."
CM, Edenbrook Ltd.
Microsoft MCSE Vista Security+ Certification (14 Days) (23/6/2008 to 6/7/2008)

"The training centre was excellent and exceeded my expectations with a very high level of dedication and commitment from all the staff. "
Phil Gibson, Yarm Computers Ltd.
Microsoft Exchange 2007 (7 Days) (19/5/2008 to 25/5/2008)

"Excellent facility meeting our needs for the week, food is exceptional. Tutors and mentors were very helpful. First course of this type I had been on and it went very well."
Gary Elliman, Yarm Computers Ltd.
Microsoft Exchange 2007 (7 Days) (14/4/2008 to 20/4/2008)

"I have just done the 6-day Nav course and although it was very intense.... Firebrand made my experience very enjoyable!"
Michael Chan, Arken Dispays.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV (6 Days) (28/7/2008 to 2/8/2008)

"Excellent trainer, with superb knowledge of the material. Fast paced course taught in a first class environment!! Excellent!! I would recommend Firebrand to my colleagues."
Martin Treacy, Contractor.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (30/6/2008 to 4/7/2008)

"Excellent. It delivers on its promises in a relaxed and ejoyable way."
SP, Elliott Penny Ltd.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (9/6/2008 to 13/6/2008)

"This is a great way to brush up existing skills to pass a test or gain new skills, the focus on learning makes the process extremely efficient and rewarding."
CD, spectrum housing group.
Microsoft MCSA 2003 (9 Days) (<--Please Select-->)

"An elightening experience... gained knowledge, experience, insight, clarity and probably a little weight..."
Jonathan Dunn, Impellam Group plc (formerly Carlisle Group plc).
Microsoft MCTS .NET - Web Applications (7 Days) (14/7/2008 to 20/7/2008)

"The course was hard, but the lecturer presented the subject matter in a way that helped it to sink in. The staff were friendly and food was great. The constant supply of snacks and drinks helped to keep the energy levels up, which was needed as the studying went on into the wee small hours. I would definitely recommend studying with Firebrand Training."
Richard Tomlinson, Self Employed.
Microsoft SharePoint Professional (Dual MCTS) (5 Days) (16/6/2008 to 20/6/2008)

"I have been all over the world working with many companies and have done a lot of training in my life. The training at Firebrand is absolutly fantastic. It has been hard work very focussed and very intensive but I would do another course similar under the same conditions given the chance."
Paul Roberts, Support managers job with oracle DBA stuff within it..
Oracle 10g OCA/OCP Dual Certification (7 Days) (28/7/2008 to 3/8/2008)

"Hard Work But learnt a lot. Catering was excellent. Would come back to do more courses. "
CB, Herefordshire Council.
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"Very hard work but is definately worth it in the end!"
Stephen Martin, Relational Database Technology Ltd.
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"Very comprehensive course that did not make empty promises. Well Done!"
Jonel Van Rooyen, Myself.
PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner (5 Days) (7/7/2008 to 11/7/2008)

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