Course : VPN security, wireless and mobility, overview

Seminar - 2d - 14h00 - Ref. VPN
Price : 2170 CHF E.T.

VPN security, wireless and mobility, overview




Today, wireless communication technologies and mobile terminals greatly facilitate access to corporate applications. This seminar provides a comprehensive overview of threats and vulnerabilities, as well as practical solutions to protect against them.


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IN-HOUSE
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In person or remote class
Available in English on request

Ref. VPN
  2d - 14h00
2170 CHF E.T.




Today, wireless communication technologies and mobile terminals greatly facilitate access to corporate applications. This seminar provides a comprehensive overview of threats and vulnerabilities, as well as practical solutions to protect against them.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Assessing safety risks in a mobile context
Know the types of attack
Understanding the VPN solution
Securing wireless networks and smartphones

Intended audience
CIOs, CISOs, security managers, project managers, consultants, administrators.

Prerequisites
Basic computer skills.

Practical details
Example
Theoretical and practical approach with demonstrations, advantages and disadvantages of solutions, feedback.

Course schedule

1
Threats and vulnerabilities

  • Developments in cybercrime in France.
  • Statistics and evolution of attacks.
  • Risk assessment in a mobile context.

2
Attacks on the user

  • User-oriented attack techniques.
  • Social engineering techniques.
  • Malicious code and social networks.
  • The specific dangers of Web 2.0.
  • Attack on passwords.
  • Attack "Man in the Middle".

3
Attacks on client workstations

  • Risks specific to client workstations (worms, viruses, etc.).
  • The safest browser.
  • Rootkit browser and user station.
  • How effective is antivirus software?
  • Risks associated with removable devices.
  • The role of the personal firewall.
  • USB key security.
  • Client workstations and virtualization.

4
Virtual private network (VPN) security

  • Tunneling techniques. Remote access via the Internet: an overview of what's available.
  • PPT, LTP, L2F protocols for VPNs.
  • The IPsec standard and the AH, ESP and IKE protocols.
  • VPN solutions for 3G access.
  • Solutions for Blackberry, iPhone... ?
  • SSL VPN: the technology and its limits.
  • Overview of SSL VPN solutions. Selection criteria.
  • IPsec or SSL VPN: what's the right choice for mobile workstations?

5
Wireless network security

  • Access Point security (SSID, MAC filtering, etc.).
  • Why is WEP dangerous? What are the benefits of WPA, WPA2 and 802.11i?
  • Authentication in corporate Wi-Fi networks.
  • VPN (IPsec) technologies for Wi-Fi networks.
  • How is Wi-Fi hotspot security ensured?
  • WPA and WPA2 attack techniques.
  • Rogue AP.
  • Specific attacks on Bluetooth.

6
Smartphone security

  • Cell phone security (Edge, 3G, 3G+...).
  • The specific risks of Smartphones.
  • Security breaches: the top ten by platform.
  • Viruses and malicious code: what's the real risk?
  • Protect your data in the event of loss or theft.
Demonstration
Implementation of highly secure Wi-Fi access with IPsec and EAP-TLS. Man in the Middle" attack on an HTTPS Web application via a Smartphone (sslsnif and sslstrip).


Customer reviews
5 / 5
Customer reviews are based on end-of-course evaluations. The score is calculated from all evaluations within the past year. Only reviews with a textual comment are displayed.
STEVE L.
18/11/25
5 / 5

Very good trainer! He knows how to keep his trainees.
ROMAIN V.
18/11/25
5 / 5

Very interesting and competent trainer



Publication date : 03/12/2024


Dates and locations

Last places available
Guaranteed date, in person or remotely
Guaranteed session
From 9 to 10 June 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 24 to 25 September 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 15 to 16 December 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration

REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 9 June, 24 Sep., 15 Dec.