TN-949: Certified Firewall Analyst Course

Course Overview:

This is a hands-on course that covers many of the concepts of securing the perimeter of an organization. This includes concepts such as intrusion detection, packet filtering, and central logging.

A skills focus enables the student to better absorb the subject matter and perform better on the job. This is not death by power point. The course is aligned with information assurance operators and executing hands-on labs. Lecture and labs walk the student through the knowledge required to truly understand the mechanics of Firewalls.

This course is an excellent precursor to PA-215 Palo Alto Firewall Essentials FastTrack.

Attendees to TN-949: Certified Firewall Analyst Prep will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Date/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 days

Course Objectives:

Analyzing Network and Wireless Design
Creating and Auditing a Rulebase
Firewall Assessment and Penetration Testing
Host-Based Detection and DLP
Incident Detection and Analysis
IOS and Router Security
IPv6 and ICMPv6
Log Collection and Analysis
NAT and Proxies
Netfilter IPtables
Network Access Control
Network-Based Intrusion Detection
Packet Filters and Inspection
Packet Fragmentation
Perimeter Concepts and IP Fundamentals
Securing Hosts and Services
TCP/IP Protocols
VPN Design and Auditing
VPN Implementation

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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N-455: Securing Networks with ASA Fundamentals (SNAF)

Course Overview:

In this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to configure, maintain, and operate Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance.

Attendees to N-455: Securing Networks with ASA Fundamentals (SNAF) will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

Introducing Cisco Security Appliance Technology and Features
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance and PIX Security Appliance Families
Getting Started with Cisco Security Appliances
Essential Security Appliance Configuration
Configuring Translations and Connection Limits
Using ACLS and Content Filtering
Configuring Object Grouping
Switching and Routing on Security Appliances
Configuring AAA for Cut-Through Proxy
Configuring the Cisco Modular Policy Framework
Configuring Advanced Protocol Handling
Configuring Threat Detection
Configuring Site-to-Site VPNS Using PreShared Keys
Configuring Security Appliance Remote Access VPNs
Configuring Cisco Security Appliance for SSL VPN
Configuring Transparent Firewalls Mode
Configuring Security Contexts
Configuring Failover
Managing Security Appliances

Prerequisites:

CCNA certification

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TN-715: Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Course Overview:

Looking to move up in the information security field? If you have at least one year of security experience, you qualify for the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification, which offers junior security professionals a way to validate their experience and demonstrate competence with (ISC²)®’s seven domains.

Attendees to TN-715: Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

Date/Time	Event
04/27/2026 - 05/01/2026 08:00 -16:00	TN-715: Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
07/13/2026 - 07/17/2026 08:00 -16:00	TN-715: Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
10/05/2026 - 10/09/2026 08:00 -16:00	TN-715: Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

Access Controls
Security Operations and Administration
Analysis and Monitoring
Cryptography
Networks and Telecommunications
Malicious Code/Malware
Risk, Response, and Recovery

Prerequisites:

One year security experience
Some knowledge of the (ISC²)®’s seven domains

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Instructor comments: Instructor was very knowledgeable on most items covered during this course. There were some topics he did lack the answer to. Instructor would also get sidetracked easily

User: keginth

Instructor comments: he was phenomenal with test prep and knew the book well

Facilities comments: adequate

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AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies

Course Overview:

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to implement security controls, maintain the security posture, and identify and remediate vulnerabilities by using a variety of security tools. The course covers scripting and automation, virtualization, and cloud N-tier architecture.

After completing this course, students will be able to describe specialized data classifications on Azure, Identify Azure data protection mechanisms, Implement Azure data encryption methods, Secure internet protocols and how to implement them on Azure, Describe Azure security services and features.

TechNow has worked worldwide enterprise infrastructures for over 20 years and has developed demos and labs to exemplify the techniques required to demonstrate cloud technologies and to effectively manage security in the cloud environment.

Attendees to AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Date/Locations:

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Course Duration: 5 days

Course Outline:

Identity and access
- Configure Azure Active Directory for Azure workloads and subscriptions
- Configure Azure AD Privileged Identity Management
- Configure security for an Azure subscription
Platform Protection
- Understand cloud security
- Build a network
- Secure network
- Implement host security
- Implement platform security
- Implement subscription security
Security Operations
- Configure security services
- Configure security policies by using Azure Security Center
- Manage security alerts
- Respond to and remediate security issues
- Create security baselines
Data and Applications
- Configure security policies to manage data
- Configure security for data infrastructure
- Configure encryption for data at rest
- Understand application security
- Implement security for application lifecycle
- Secure applications
- Configure and manage Azure Key Vault

Prerequisites :

- - AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  - Students should have 1-2 years professional development experience and experience with Microsoft Azure.
  - Student must be able to program in an Azure Supported Language.

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CT-415: CompTIA SecAI+

CompTIA SecAI+ is the first certification in CompTIA’s expansion series, designed to help you secure, govern and responsibly integrate artificial intelligence into your cybersecurity operations. You’ll build the skills to defend AI systems, meet global compliance expectations and use AI to enhance threat detection, automation and innovation—so you can strengthen your expertise and help keep your organization’s systems and data secure.

SecAI+ helps you build practical AI security and automation skills on top of your existing expertise, so you can secure AI deployments, use AI‑assisted security tools with confidence, and stay ready for the next step in your cybersecurity career.

Course Objectives:

Apply AI concepts to strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity posture
Secure AI systems using advanced controls and protections to safeguard data, models, and infrastructure
Leverage AI technologies to automate workflows, accelerate incident response, and scale security operations
Navigate global GRC frameworks to ensure ethical and compliant AI adoption across industries
Defend against AI-driven threats like adversarial attacks, automated malware, and malicious use of generative AI
Integrate AI securely into DevSecOps pipelines and enterprise security strategies.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Prerequisites: Recommended experience: 3–4 years in IT and 2+ years hands-on cybersecurity; Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, or equivalent recommended

SecAI+ (V1) exam objectives summary

Basic AI concepts related to cybersecurity (17%)

Explain core AI principles and terminology: Machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and automation.
Identify AI applications in security: Use cases for AI in threat detection, defense, and security operations.
Recognize AI-driven threats: Automated phishing, polymorphic malware, adversarial machine learning, and malicious use of generative AI.

Securing AI systems (40%)

Implement security controls: Protect AI systems, data, and models using robust technical safeguards.
Secure AI deployment environments: Apply best practices across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures.
Mitigate adversarial risks: Defend against attacks targeting AI models, data pipelines, and inference layers.

AI-assisted security (24%)

Enhance detection and response: Use AI-driven tools to identify anomalies, detect threats, and accelerate incident remediation.
Automate security workflows: Integrate AI for event triage, alert correlation, and response orchestration.
Apply AI techniques in operations: Incorporate AI into threat modeling, behavior analysis, and continuous monitoring.

AI governance, risk, and compliance (19%)

Understand regulatory frameworks: Identify global governance requirements and their implications for AI adoption.
Integrate GRC into AI projects: Incorporate governance, risk management, and compliance practices throughout the AI lifecycle.
Ensure responsible AI use: Apply ethical guidelines, legal standards, and industry frameworks such as GDPR and NIST AI RMF.