Certified Wireless Security Professional - CWSP

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Certified Wireless Security Professional - CWSP

Vendor:  CWNP

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Class Overview

This official Certified Wireless Security Professional , or CWSP, training class covers the Security aspects of Wireless Networking.

In this class, students are taught about the various forms of security technologies, management protocols, and monitoring systems. Demonstrating the latest enterprise wireless LAN security and auditing equipment, students will learn about state-of-the-art WLAN intrusion and DoS tools and techniques. Students will also investigate the functionality of the 802.11i amendment through to the 802.11 standard and the inner-workings of each EAP type used with wireless LANs, along with the classes and types of WLAN security solutions that are available - from wireless intrusion prevention systems to wireless network management systems.

Students who complete this training class will learn about the necessary skills for implementing and managing wireless security in an enterprise environment.

Areas covered by this CWSP training include:
- WLAN Discovery Techniques
- Intrusion and Attack Techniques
- WIPS Implementation
- Network Security Design Models
- Managed Endpoint Security Systems

Class Details

Objectives


By the end of this training, the student should be able to:
- understand Security Policy
- describe potential Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Attacks
- explain WLAN Security Design and Architecture
- describe Security Lifecycle Management

Prerequisite Knowledge Advisory

To best achieve success in this training, the student should possess:
- a current and valid Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) certification*
- a thorough understanding of RF technologies
- an understanding of applications of 802.11 networks

CWSP Certification Training Class Outline


Module 1: Security Fundamentals
Module 2: Wireless Security Challenges
Module 3: Security Policy
Module 4: Understanding Authentication
Module 5: Authentication and Key Management
Module 6: Encryption
Module 7: Security Design Scenarios
Module 8: Secure Roaming
Module 9: Network Monitoring
Module 10: WPA3 and OWE
Module 11: Penetration Testing Principles
Module 12: Penetration Testing Tools and Techniques

Important Note: Even after attending class and successfully sitting the associated exam, CWNP will not issue the CWSP certification, unless the candidate possesses a valid CWNA certification.

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