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The world of information security and computer training is ever changing.  The techniques and systems continue to evolve and we must stay current and diligent.  To do this, you can count on TechNow®…the leader in cybersecurity training and computer system training.

TechNow® has been training the leaders in the computer community for many years.  We provide training for students in a number of areas.  Our cybersecurity trainings include popular courses like D0D 8140, Security , CISM, CISSP, CEH,CCNA, and more.  With over 34 years of experience, we’re able to provide you with unmatched training and certification programs.

TechNow also provides a variety of other popular trainings for the computer professional including Cisco, EC-Council, CompTIA, Unix/Linux and more.

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  • PM-224: PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Prep Course
    • 05/26/2026 – 05/29/2026
    • San Antonio
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    • 05/26/2026 – 05/29/2026
    • San Antonio
  • TN-913: Cloud Security Fundamentals
    • 05/27/2026 – 05/29/2026
    • San Antonio
  • CT-395: CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst
    • 06/01/2026 – 06/05/2026
    • San Antonio
  • RH-245: Linux System Administration I
    • 06/01/2026 – 06/05/2026
    • San Antonio
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    Course Overview: PA-243: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Debug and Troubleshoot is a three-day course on how to troubleshoot the full line of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls. Students will receive hands-on experience troubleshooting the security, networking, threat prevention, logging, and reporting features of the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® operating system. Upon completion of this class, students will have an in-depth knowledge of how to troubleshoot visibility and control over applications, users, and content. This is not a virtualized theoretical course.  This is hands-on, real world instruction, directly relevant to the DoD and Commercial implementations of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls.

    Each student is issued a physical Palo Alto firewall and a Cisco layer 3 switch at their desk.  Real hardware per student for real experience and real skill development.  TechNow provides a very comprehensive client infrastructure that includes Windows, Linux, and multiple packet sniffer agents.

    The instructor for this course has been a lead in Unix kernel development to implement firewall and intrusion detection technologies. Additionally, the instructor has taught several security appliance products and carries several SANS, ISC2, ISACA, Cisco, Unix, and Windows certifications.

    Attendees to the PA-243: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Debug and Troubleshoot (EDU-311) Training Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

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    Duration: 3 days

    Course Objectives:   Students attending this foundational-level training course will gain an in-depth knowledge of how to configure and manage their Palo Alto Networks firewall, including hands-on experience in configuring the security, networking, threat prevention, logging, and reporting features of the Palo Alto Networks Operating System (PAN-OS).

    Day 1

    • Module 0 – Introduction & Overview
    • Module 1: Troubleshooting
      • Methodology
    • Module 2: Platform
      • Comparisons When
      • Troubleshooting
    • Module 3: Flow Logic
    • Module 4: Administration
      • Troubleshooting

     

     

    Day 2

    • Mod 5: Layer 3
      • Troubleshooting
    • Mod 6: Policy
      • Troubleshooting
    • Mod 7: User-ID™
      • Troubleshooting

    Day 3

    • Mod 8: VPN
      • Troubleshooting
    • Mod 9: GlobalProtect™
      • Troubleshooting
    • Mod 10: Performance
      • Troubleshooting

     

    Prerequisites:

    This course is in no way associated with Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

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    Certified AI Program Manager (CAIPM) is EC-Council’s professional certification for people responsible for owning AI decisions and driving execution: business, technology, data, and risk.

    The Certified AI Program Manager (CAIPM) Course equips you with hands-on expertise across the full spectrum of AI tools, from conversational AI and image generation to code assistants and audio synthesis.

    Participants will learn how to evaluate, deploy, and integrate AI tools into enterprise workflows, understanding not just how they work, but how to leverage them for maximum business impact. This course covers how to assess AI readiness across teams and processes, Prioritize AI use cases tied to business outcomes, Design adoption and rollout roadmaps , Coordinate delivery across cross-functional teams, implement governance, Responsible AI, and security controls , and how to track performance and ROI to prove value

    By the end of the course, learners will be well-prepared to take the Certified AI Program Manager (CAIPM) exam and demonstrate the ability to own AI initiatives end to end , validate mastery of decision framing and trade-off analysis for AI initiatives and Apply governance, ethics, and risk management principles across the AI lifecycle.

    Course Objectives:

    •MLOps Principles: Model life cycle management for scalable, production-ready AI
    •Use Case Evaluation: ROI-driven assessment and prioritization of AI initiatives
    •AI Strategy Frameworks: Enterprise AI roadmapping, portfolio planning, and value prioritization
    •AI Investment Justification: Quantifying AI value, ROI, and mission impact for funding decisions
    •Change Management: Workforce enablement and stakeholder alignment
    •KPI Development: AI metrics, success indicators, and executive dashboards
    •AI Governance: Risk, ethics, compliance, and responsible AI principles
    •Vendor Evaluation: AI platform and tool selection aligned with enterprise needs

    Dates/Locations:

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    Prerequisites: Familiarity with generative AI concepts, prompt engineering fundamentals, and AI workflows will help you succeed. 

    TN-412: Artificial Intelligence Essentials (AI|E)

     

     

    TechNow is in no way associated with SANS or GIAC, but has courses that are similar in subject matter:

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    Course Overview:

    The  UNIX Security Administrator Prep is a hands-on course that covers how to secure and audit UNIX and Linux operating systems. This includes concepts such as Rootkits, Buffer overflows, and monitoring UNIX/Linux systems.

    Attendees to TN-959: Unix Security Administratorwill receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Date/Locations:

    No Events

    Duration: 5 days

    Course Objectives:

    • AIDE
    • Apache
    • Best Practices for Kernel Tuning and Warning Banners
    • Boot Services
    • Chroot()
    • DNS- BIND
    • DNSSec
    • Evidence Collection and Preservation
    • Forensic Analysis
    • Forensic Preparation and Incident Handling
    • Host Based Firewalls – iptables
    • Intro to Forensics
    • OS Install and Patching
    • Physical, User Account, and Password Access Control
    • Se Linux
    • Sendmail
    • SSH
    • Stack Smashing
    • Sudo
    • Syslog-NG
    • UNIX Logging

    Course Prerequisites:

    • GSEC or equivalent experience
    • UNIX, Windows, networking, and security experience
    • This is a hands-on skill course requiring comfort with command line interaction and network communications

     

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    Instructor comments: Very Good Instructor

    Facilities comments: Facilities was great. Location had a lot to be desired. To much traffic and accidents trying to get here.


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