Security Solutions (SSCP certification)Laajuus (8 cr)

Objective

After the course, the student has knowledge and skills to complete "The Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)" certification.

Content

• Implement access controls on files and folders
• Configure password policies and logon restrictions
• Create and manage user accounts
• Encrypt files and folders
• Implement virtual LANs for network security
• Configure network packet filters to restrict network traffic
• Open and close firewall ports
• Configure and secure remote access connections
• Create and secure VPN connections
• Configure web authentication and encryption
• Manage Internet browser security
• Disable unused network services
• Configure system auditing

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

- The student is able to create access control lists and understands their meaning
- The student has ability to create password policies
- The student is able to create and maintain VPN connections with the help of senior colleague

Assessment criteria, good (3)

- In addition to satisfactory knowledge and skills:
- The student is able to design and implement secure remote connections
- The student is able to configure system security auditing

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

- In addition to satisfactory and good knowledge and skills
- The student has skills and ability to complete SSCP certification