This course prepares for the EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) exam. You will gain key skills that network engineers need to protect, detect and respond to the threats on their networks.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online. The materials are non-refundable upon registration.
This comprehensive online course is specifically designed to prepare network engineers for the Certified Network Defender (CND) certification exam offered by the EC-Council (ECC). The CND certification is globally recognized and validates your ability to protect networks and maintain operations during cyber-attacks effectively.
Throughout this CND course, you will delve into various modules that cover essential topics such as network security controls, protocols, and devices. You will learn how to strengthen security infrastructures by effectively implementing intrusion detection and prevention systems and troubleshooting network problems. The course also provides in-depth training on implementing secure virtual private networks (VPNs) for organizations and identifying and mitigating threats to wireless networks.
One of the key highlights of this CND training program is its alignment with global CND responsibilities and Department of Defense (DoD) job roles for system/network administrators. This ensures that the skills and knowledge you acquire are highly relevant and applicable in real-world scenarios. The course follows a vendor-neutral approach, allowing you to understand network security principles and practices comprehensively without being tied to any specific technology or platform.
Upon completing this course, you will receive a voucher covering the certifying exam's cost. This allows you to schedule and take the exam remotely using a proctor function, providing flexibility and convenience in the certification process.
By enrolling in this course and earning the CND certification, you will become proficient in network security, gain the necessary skills to protect networks from cyber breaches, and enhance your professional credibility in this high-demand field.
- Network Attacks and Defense Strategies
- Administrative Network Security
- Technical Network Security
- Network Perimeter Security
- Endpoint Security-Windows Systems
- Endpoint Security-Linux Systems
- Endpoint Security- Mobile Devices
- Endpoint Security-IoT Devices
- Administrative Application Security
- Data Security
- Enterprise Virtual Network Security
- Enterprise Cloud Network Security
- Enterprise Wireless Network Security
- Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis
- Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis
- Incident Response and Forensic Investigation
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Risk Anticipation with Risk Management
- Threat Assessment with Attack Surface Analysis
- Threat Prediction With Cyber Threat Intelligence
What you will learn
- Acquire knowledge of basic networking concepts, including network security controls, protocols, and devices, to design a robust networking infrastructure
- Evaluate potential vulnerabilities and threats to the network infrastructure, assess the potential impact of network security breaches, and analyze available countermeasures
- Explore various network security mechanisms, analyze available security controls, and develop plans for implementing and configuring these controls
- Recognize the significance of network security policies and develop comprehensive policies to protect the network infrastructure
- Gain an understanding of the functioning of different networking devices and devise secure configuration strategies for these devices
- Troubleshooting key network problems
- Learn how to implement a secure VPN for organizational use and engage in monitoring and signature analysis to detect attacks and policy violations
How you will benefit
- This course satisfies the exam eligibility requirements for the Certified Network Defender (CND)—exam number 312-38 and includes sample CND questions
- Gain the necessary technical knowledge to design a secure network, understand network operations, and analyze related materials
- Develop skills in designing effective network security policies and incident response plans, as well as building resiliency and ensuring continuity of operations during attacks
- Upon successfully passing the certification exam, you will earn the title of Certified Network Defender (CND)
Eric Reed
Eric Reed has over 15 years' experience in IT consulting. He has consulted and delivered certification and customized training to the U.S. military, and for many Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. Eric has delivered CEH, CHFI, and ECSA/LPT for the last ten years and was named "EC-Council Instructor of the Year" seven times, as well as being the recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award in 2006, 2007 and 2010. Eric holds many industry certifications, including EC-Council's CND, CNDA, CHFI, ECSA, CEH and LPT.