Snort and Sourcefire training delivered in the UK

Sourcefire instructors educate security professionals around the world through instructor-led classroom training, custom courses that are unique to your environment and onsite training at the customer's premise. Each instructor-led class includes a reference course manual, hands-on training, lecture, labs, continental breakfast, lunch and beverages.

Benefits
Security professionals gain the following benefits through Sourcefire educational services:

• Retain top performers by giving them the tools and training to be effective, productive and expand their knowledge
• Reduce the costs of deployment and maintenance
• Maximize Sourcefire's product by becoming an expert on all features and functionality
• Recruit the best in the business by offering a career track that expands your intellectual capital

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits:
As a "Trusted CPE Provider" for (ISC) 2 , students holding certifications as a System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) may earn one Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit for each hour of education earned. To obtain credit, provide your CISSP number on the registration form.

Training Course Descriptions
The following courses are offered:

Course: Sourcefire 3D System Solution

Next Dates: Wokingham-21-24 April 2009

How to book: >>click here to request price and availability

Overview:        >>click here to download a course description (pdf)
This three-day class covers the features and functionality of Sourcefire's 3D System including RNA, Intrusion Sensors and Defense Center. Also included in this offering is an overview of the Snort rules language so users of Sourcefire products can learn to customize rules, troubleshoot, and write optimized rules that perform well and provide the highest levels of security.

Target Audience:
Network Administrators, security administrators, security consultants and others that are responsible for deploying and supporting Sourcefire's products.

Prerequisites:
This course assumes that students have a technical understanding of TCP/IP networking and network architecture.

Course Outline:

Course: Building and Operating Snort ®

Next Dates: Wokingham 7-10 April 2009

How to book: >>click here to request price and availability

Overview:       >>click here to download a course description (pdf)
This three-day class is for those who want to learn how to build a Snort IDS/IPS from scratch using many of the open source tools and plug-ins available to help manage, tune and deliver feedback on suspicious activity in your networks. Hands-on labs with fully documented instructions help students construct solid, secure Snort installations and understand the inner workings of the premier open source IDS/IPS available today. Students will also learn how to fine tune and configure Snort in addition to creating custom rules and learning techniques for optimizing rules.

Target Audience:
Network Administrators, security administrators, security consultants and others that are responsible for deploying open source intrusion prevention and detection sensors in their organizations.

Prerequisites:
This course assumes that students have a technical understanding of TCP/IP networking and network architecture. Proficiency with Linux and UNIX text editing tools (vi editor) is suggested, not required.

Course Outline:

• Introduction to Snort
• Snort architecture
• Snort sensor deployment
• Snort installation
• Snort configuration and operation
• Snort rules primer
• Snort preprocessor operation
• Snort optimization

More information on the Sourcefire education program can be found on Sourcefire's website - >> visit Sourcefire Education website

To find out more about Sourcefire products in the UK and Ireland call Phoenix Datacom on +44 (0)1296 397711, send an email or use the Request More Info form.