The Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA)
(80 Hours)
Series: Security Series
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George Mason University's TechAdvance is the only area program to offer you the Security Certified Program's authorized courses. The higher level Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA) has been designed to allow students to build security skill sets from the must-have knowledge of defensive network security systems through the newer trusted needs of security. Students are also prepared to pass the SCNA certification exams.
Security Certified Program Course ModulesLevel II: Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA)GMU is an authorized SCP Training Center. All books and materials are included.
Module 1 - Advanced Security Implementation
Module 2 - Enterprise Security Solutions
This course is designed for individuals who have computer networking and network security experience and wish to prepare for advanced skills in the planning, design, installation, configuration and administration of secured and trusted computer networks.
Related experience might include a working knowledge/certification in the topics covered in the Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) program.
There is a growing demand for computer security professionals in both industry and government today. Security Certified Professional (SCP) courses allow you to develop and validate your professional Information System security skills. The SCP program focuses on the two critical areas of security that are the foundational defense of networks: Firewalls and Intrusion Detection.
Engage in a hands-on lab experience, which emphasizes a two-level vendor neutral approach to ensure comprehensive Information Technology security foundations and applications.
Students will receive a course certificate from George Mason University. SCP certification exams are offered separately at independent testing centers.
Level II: Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA)
George Mason University's TechAdvance program offers two SCNA courses that include the most exciting and most critical areas of network communication: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and biometrics/smart cards concepts: Planning and Implementation.
Learn how network security is moving towards trusted communication and how defensive schemes alone are not enough. GMU has designed the SNCA course modules to assist the student in preparing for the two SCNA certification exams. The SCNA is divided into the following two modules:
Module 1 - Advanced Security Implementation
Module 2 - Enterprise Security Solutions
NOTE: Candidates must possess SCNP certification before attaining the SCNA level certification.
Authorized Training Partner
George Mason University's TechAdvance program, as offered by the department of Information Technology and Engineering, is a SCP Authorized Training Partner. Ascendant Learning, the sponsor of the SCP program, works with security experts around the world to ensure that the SCP program is relevant to the constantly changing security needs of the computer industry.
Ascendant Learning System
Our instructor-led classes include lectures, classroom discussions, and hands-on labs that help students master SCP course materials. To ensure that the SCP courses being taught meet the standards that Ascendant Learning has set forth, GMU uses official SCP courseware taught by SCP Certified Instructors. SCP Certified Instructors lead students through SCP courses and courseware, and provide real life scenarios that help students use their skills and answer questions.
Note: Individual courses may be taken without pursuing the entire certificate though in some cases prerequisites must be met. SCNP certification is a pre-requisite for SCNA. Contact our Program Director at (703) 842-7404 for more information.
Security Certified Program Course Modules
Level II: Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA)
Module 1 - Advanced Security Implementation
Module 2 - Enterprise Security Solutions
Level II, Course 1 - Advanced Security Implementation To register as an SCNA student, one must be SCNP certified. Introduction to Trusted Networks
Cryptography and Data Security
Computer Forensics
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Law and Legislation
• Intellectual Property
• Categories and Types of Law
• Process of Handling Evidence
• Information Security-related Laws and Acts
Biometrics - Who Are You
• The Process of Biometrics Today
• Accuracy of Biometrics
• Applications of Biometrics
• Fingerprint Scanning
• Facial Scanning
• Iris and Retinal Scanning
• Vocal Scanning
• Further Biometric Technologies
• Techniques for Compromising Biometrics
Strong Authentication
• Why Strong Authentication
• Authentication Tokens
• RSA SecurID
• Smart Cards
Digital Certificates
• Paper Certificates and Identity Cards
• Authorities that Issue Physical Certificates
• The Importance of Protecting the Identity of the CA
• Differences Between Physical and Digital Certificates
• Standards for Digital Certificates
• X.509 as an Authentication Standard
• Case-Study - Verisign's Digital Certificates
Digital Signatures
• Signatures as Identifiers
• Features of Digital Signatures
• Digital Signatures in Practice
• Standards for Digital Signatures
• Digital Signatures and PKI
(This module prepares you for SPNA exam number ASI SC0-501 and SCO-502)
Level II, Course 2 - Enterprise Security Solutions To register as an SCNA student, one must first pass both Level I SCNP exams . Defense to Trust
Planning a Trusted network
Microsoft Trusted Networks
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Linux Certificate Authorities
• Introduction to Linux Certificate Authorities
• Certificate Authorities for Linux
• Preparing to Install a CA
• Open LDAP
• Using CATool
Managing Certificates
• Certificate Lifecycle and Certificate Management
• Creating Certificates
• Processing Certificate Requests
• Assigning a Certificate
• Certificates on Smart Cards
Local Resource Security
• Windows 2000 EFS Fundamentals
• Configuring EFS
• Controlling EFS Use
• Storing Encrypted Filed on a Floppy Disk with EFS
• Securing Data with Biometrics
Wireless Network Security
• Wireless Networking Fundamentals
• Wireless LAN (WLAN) Fundamentals
• Wireless Security Solutions
• Wireless Auditing
• Wireless Trusted Networks
Secure Email
• Secure Email Fundamentals
• Security Email with PGP
• Secure/MIME (S/MIME)
Building Trusted networks
• Building Windows Domains
• Configuring the Enterprise CA
• Setting up the Linux CA
• Cross Certification
• Secure Email
• Certificate Revocation
(This module prepares you for SPNA exam number ASI SC0-501 and SCO-502)