Hi GLUGers,
We are organizing a workshop in Saraf College, Malad (W). Date is still to be finalised. I have made an outline of the topics to be covered.
As usual, your comments, additions, modifications and deletions of the topics are welcome.
Also calling Network and Security Gurus to contribute for the event.
Date and Venue will be announced as soon as it becomes available.
Duration : One day - 8 hrs. (9:30 am - 5:30 pm) Venue : Your premises Date : Unknown Target Audiance : Engineering Students Audiance Size : Unknown No. of Speakers : 3 to 4 Subject : Networking and Security Basics in GNU/Linux Topics to Cover : Networking
What is a Network Why Network What is Computer Network Networking Technologies Network Hardware Ethernet, Arcnet, SLIP/PPP, ATM, Wireless, AX.25, etc. Network Topologies Peer-to-peer, Bus, Star, Token Ring, etc. Network Models OSI, IP, etc. Network Protocols IP, IPX, NetBIOS, AppleTalk, Frame Relay, DECNet, etc.
IPv4 and IPv6 Networks IP stack and Comparison with OSI Network Model IP Addressing and Classes Subneting and Routing TCP, UDP, ICMP, IGMP etc.
IP Networks and DNS System Role of /etc/hosts and BIND /etc/resolve.conf /etc/nssswitch.conf
Higher Level Network Protocols HTTP, HTTPS, FTP SMB, CIFS SMTP, POP, IMAP Telnet, SSH, rlogin, RSH NTP, NNTP, NFS, NIS, NIS+, SNMP
: Security
Computer Security Threat Perceptions Risk Analisis System Level Security Physical Access Virus, Worms, Trojans and Software Bugs User Authentication Methods Passwords Smart Cards Biometrix Directory and File Permissions Access Control Lists (ACLs) Tools for Securing a System (Hardware locks, Tripwire, Bastille, Password crackers)
Network Level Security Various types of attcks (DoS, DDoS, IP Spoofing, DNS Spoofing etc.) Weaknesses and Bugs in various Sofwares/Servers/Daemons Open Ports, Packet Filtering and Firewalls Network Security tools (Snort, nmap, SAINT, SATAN, etc.)
TIA for your contributions.
With warm regards,