Mgmt200: Introduction to Auditing Firewalls

Description: In this one-day seminar we provide an understanding of the concepts of firewall technology, the different types of firewalls and the key components of effective firewall architectures. This seminar will also provide you with a checklist that you can use for performing an actual audit of your firewall implementation. You will learn what a firewall consists of: its components, architecture, strengths and potential risks. Understanding how they work, what the major pieces consist of and how you can assess the implementation options and security parameters is a key focus of this seminar.

The course will ensure that you gain an understanding and become conversational in the terminology and concepts of a firewall. The seminar will focus on both the technology and the management practices, ensuring that you are able to discuss this topic with your peers or perform a high level audit.

Audience: This seminar is intended for managers, supervisors and new auditors.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites for this seminar though a basic understanding of network terminology would be helpful.

Objectives: After completing this seminar, participants will be able to:

· Recognize the importance of the firewall

· Learn to assess the appropriateness of the architecture in use

· Understand the different types of firewalls

· Describe the threats the firewall mitigates

· Understand the tools and techniques available to perform an audit

Course Outline:

· Understanding Firewall Concepts

· Recognizing the Different Architectures

· Evaluation Criteria for Comparing Firewalls

· An Effective Audit Approach

Lewis’ seminar will draw upon his almost 30 years of experience in the areas of information security in both industry and consulting as well as his expertise in leading seminars around the world for over 20 years.