FARNET (the Federation of American Research Networks) and CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) are sponsoring two tutorials on Internet Security. Both of these events will be held at the Radisson Hotel South and Plaza Tower in Minneapolis, MN 55439. on May 10 and May 11. Send information request to seminars@farnet.org. Wednesday, May 10 "Internet Security for Managers" _____________________________________________________________ Description: This tutorial helps managers understand what needs to be done to ensure that their computer systems and networks are as securely managed as possible when operating within the Internet community. Attendees are provided with information that will enable them to formulate realistic security policies, procedures, and programs specific to their operating environment. The tutorial addresses the following issues relevant to computer security in the Internet community. - Understanding and recognizing computer security threats - Designing gateway solutions - Developing security procedures - Establishing security programs - Understanding legal issues. Audience: This seminar is designed for managers of computing centers/facilities, individuals tasked to evaluate/initiate Internet connectivity, senior system administrators, and others interested in computer security within the Internet community. Thursday, May 11 Internet Security for UNIX System Administrators _____________________________________________________________ Description: The information presented in this tutorial is based on incidents reported to the CERT Coordination Center. The topics covered include defensive and offensive strategies for system administration, site-specific security policies, and incident handling. This tutorial addresses the following issues relevant to computer security in the Internet community: - Understanding today's security problems: current Internet threats and trends, review of packet sniffer activity, and overview of the potential for real losses. - System administration strategies for securing systems: systems and service configurations, password management, and system administration tools and techniques - Network administration strategies for securing the perimeter: design considerations for firewalls, understanding and planning for network connectivity - Incident Response: how to prepare for and respond to security incidents when they occur - Site security policy: the glue that holds everything together Audience: This tutorial is designed for users and system administrators of hosts using the UNIX Operating System. It is especially suited for system administrators of systems connected to a wide area network based on TCP/IP such as the Internet. Some system administrator experience is assumed. ************************************************************************* Martha Stone-Martin Program Director FARNET...."The Internet Builders" (617) 273-5423 stonem@farnet.org