The CIW test 1D0-470 is designed to certify users who have prior experience using the Internet on a personal computer running the Microsoft Windows or UNIX/Linux operating systems. The CIW test 1D0-470 covers implementing security policy, identifying security threats, and developing countermeasures using firewall systems and attack-recognition technologies. Before taking the 1D0-470 test, you should practice the following:

  1. Implement network perimeter security and elements of an effective security policy.
  2. Implement encryption, including the three main encryption methods used in internetworking.
  3. Implement firewalls on the network.
  4. Firewall system planning including levels of protection.

  5. Use tools to evaluate key security parameters, techniques for security accounts, and threats to Windows 2000 and UNIX systems.
  6. Implement system patches and fixes including application of system patches.
  7. Modify Windows 2000 registry.
  8. Lockdown and remove services for security in Windows 2000 and Linux.
  9. Audit security and assess network risk factor.
  10. Identify potential attacks and analyze audit and security logs.