Course Description

Internet Scanner is the most comprehensive and proactive Windows NT and UNIX network security scanner available. Internet Scanner performs scans of devices on a network. It configures easily, scans quickly, and produces comprehensive reports.

The Internet Scanner v6.2 training course introduces concepts, frameworks, methodologies and strategies that are effective in successfully using the Internet Scanner product. The course focuses on hands-on training supported by slide presentations, demonstrations, and lectures. The course starts with a general security and product overview. After developing an understanding of Internet Scanner and how it works in securing the network, the trainee installs and configures Internet Scanner, develops scanning strategies, creates and modifies polices to fine-tune scans, and runs and analyzes reports.

Key Instructional Focus and Objectives:

• Understanding the structured scanning methodology and levels of security used by Internet Scanner.
• Positioning Internet Scanner in relation to other ISS products.
• Understanding the implications and limitations of running a scan.
• Identifying the appropriate location for Internet Scanner on a network.
• Identifying best practices for scanning
• Working with Internet Scanner reports to prioritize vulnerabilities and take corrective actions.

Key Hands-on Lab Focus and Objectives:

• Installing and configuring Internet Scanner.
• Obtaining and registering a license key.
• Creating and saving sessions to scan for security risks.
• Installing X-Press updates.
• Using SmartScan to penetrate further into network vulnerabilities.
• Working with policies (using default policies; creating custom policies and flexchecks; using baseline and reference policies).
• Generating and analyzing Internet Scanner reports.
• Using FlexChecks
• Using Open Database Connectivity

Who Should Attend

Network professionals engaged in assessing security and securing information assets.

What's New for Internet Scanner 6.2 Course?

The Internet Scanner course has been expanded from a 1½-day to 2-day course. Added to the curriculum is an expanded look at Database Scanner and how it integrates with the product. The student will also get to work with the new Session Merge Utility feature. There are also improved exercises that allow the student to apply what they have learned in real-world scenarios.