TN-545: Certified Network Defender

Course Overview:

This course is instructed with an instructor in the classroom with provided lab equipment and Cyber Range.

Students enrolled in the Certified Network Defender course, will gain a detailed understanding and hands on ability to function in real life situations involving network defense. They will gain the technical depth required to actively design a secure network in your organization. This program will be akin to learning math instead of just using a calculator.

This course gives you the fundamental understanding of the true construct of data transfer, network technologies, software technologies so that you understand how networks operate, understand what software is automating and how to analyze the subject material.

You will learn how to protect, detect and respond to, and predict threats on the network. This builds upon the typical knowledge and skills of Network Administrators in network components, traffic, performance and utilization, network topology, system locations, and security policies.

You will learn network defense fundamentals, the application of network security controls, protocols, perimeter appliances, secure IDS, VPN and firewall configuration. You will then learn the intricacies of network traffic signature, analysis and vulnerability scanning which will help you when you design greater network security policies and successful incident response plans. These skills will help you foster resiliency and continuity of operations during attacks.

This course supports a certification that is DoD approved 8570 Baseline Certificate and meets DoD 8140/8570 training requirements.

What’s Included:

EC-Council official E-Courseware
EC-Council iLabs access included for 6 months
EC-Council official Certificate of Attendance
CND Exam Voucher with 1 FREE RETAKE VOUCHER

Security Course Flow

Dates/Locations:

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Duration: 5 Days

Course Content:

Module 01. Network and Defense Strategies
Module 02. Administrative Network Security
Module 03. Technical Network Security
Module 04. Network Perimeter Security
Module 05. Endpoint Security-Windows Systems
Module 06. Endpoint Security- Linux Systems
Module 07. Endpoint Security- Mobile Devices
Module 08. Endpoint Security- IoT Devices
Module 09. Administrative Application Security
Module 10. Data Security
Module 11. Enterprise Virtual Network Security
Module 12. Enterprise Cloud Network Security
Module 13. Enterprise Wireless Network Security
Module 14. Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis
Module 15. Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis
Module 16. Incident Response and Forensic Investigation
Module 17. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Module 18. Risk Anticipation with Risk Management
Module 19. Threat Assessment with Attack Surface Analysis
Module 20. Threat Prediction with Cyber Threat Intelligence

Prerequisites:

Basic network and host operations knowledge
Experience commensurate with one to five years of network, host, or application administration
TN-325:Security+ or equivalent

Courses to follow:

Target Audience:

Network Administrators, Network Security Administrators, Network Security Engineer, Network Defense Technicians, Network Analyst, Security Analyst, Security Operator, and anyone involved in network operations

About us:

TechNow has taught security courses for almost 30 years, before most certifications existed and has successfully moved students through certification programs associated with IAPP, SANS, EC-Council and ISC2. Our instructor maintains over a dozen security certifications and has been the director of a company with internationals sales in security training, consulting, and compliance.

Tech Now, Inc. is an accredited Training Center with Ec-Council.

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Unix/Linux

Over twenty years experience in the area of Solaris, Linux, and Unix ensures that you are benefiting from a very mature and successful Solaris, Linux, and Unix training program. TechNow offers the full suite of Solaris, Linux, and Unix courses utilizing real hardware. This is not virtualized Solaris on Intel processors, or remote connection to a distant system. The student learns to deal with real hardware taking advantage of Sparc T series processors. Solaris 10 and Solaris 11 is taught hands-on with data center skills as the focus. We also offer Solaris 10 migration courses to Solaris 10 or Solaris 11.

The following is a list of our Unix/Linux training courses:

CT-325: Security+

Course Overview:

The CT-325: Security+ (SY0-701) class is the primary class you will need to take if your job responsibilities include securing network services, network devices, and network traffic. It will also help you prepare for the CompTIA Security+ examination (exam number SY0-701). In the CT-325: Security+ class you’ll build on your knowledge and professional experience with computer hardware, operating systems, and networks as you acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security services on any type of computer network. Let us help you prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam (SY0-701).

TechNow is a CompTIA partner and uses official CompTIA Security+ curriculum.

Attendees to CT-325: Security+ will receive TechNow approved course materials and TechNow expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

Date/Time	Event
01/27/2025 - 01/31/2025 00:00 -23:59	CT-325: Security+ TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
03/31/2025 - 04/04/2025 08:00 -16:00	CT-325: Security+ TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
06/23/2025 - 06/27/2025 08:00 -16:00	CT-325: Security+ TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
08/18/2025 - 08/22/2025 08:00 -16:00	CT-325: Security+ TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
10/27/2025 - 10/31/2025 08:00 -20:00	CT-325: Security+ TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
12/15/2025 - 12/19/2025 08:00 -16:00	CT-325: Security+ TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

Compare and contrast attacks
Compare and contrast security controls
Use security assessment tools
Explain basic cryptography concepts
Implement a public key infrastructure
Implement identity and access management controls
Manage access services and accounts
Implement a secure network architecture
Install and configure security appliances
Install and configure wireless and physical access security
Deploy secure host, mobile, and embedded systems
Implement secure network access protocols
Implement secure network applications
Explain risk management and disaster recovery concepts
Describe secure application development concepts
Explain organizational security concepts

Prerequisites:

CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge.
Windows 7/8/10 and Server 2008/2012/2016 experience required.
Six to nine months experience in networking, including experience in configuring & managing TCP/IP.

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Instructor comments: Instructor was very knowledgeable on all the course content. There were some instances when I felt he streamlined through some of the material too quickly, such as going over how to identify types of attacks.

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N-325: Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS)

Course Overview:

Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) is an instructor-led course. This five-day course focuses on the necessity of a comprehensive security policy and how it affects the posture of the network. TechNow students each get a Cisco Switch, Router, and an ASA. The in the classrom hardware hands-on component of this course is a priority. Using instructor-led discussions, extensive hands-on lab exercises, and supplemental materials, this course allows learners to understand common security concepts, and deploy basic security techniques utilizing a variety of popular security appliances within a “real-life” network infrastructure. TechNow is an Authorized VUE testing partner and this course concludes with the student taking the 210-260 IINS Cisco Certification Exam.

Duration: 5 days

Audience: Cisco Network Administrators. This course is an excellent precursor to Palo Alto Network Firewall Training

DoD 8140: Not Mandated

Course Prerequisites: CCNA

Course Objectives:

Describe common network security concepts
Secure routing and switching infrastructure
Deploy basic authentication, authorization and accounting services
Deploy basic firewalling services
Deploy basic site-to-site and remote access VPN services
Describe the use of more advanced security services such as intrusion protection, content security and identity management

Attendees to N-325: Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

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CL-315: CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional Preparation Seminar

Course Overview:

TechNow’s CCSP Certification Preparation Seminar is an accelerated course designed to meet the high demands of the information security industry by preparing students for the industry standard Certified Cloud Security Professional exam. The exam covers (ISC)²’s 6 Domains from the Common Body of Knowledge, which encompass the whole of cloud security.

This course is an intense 5 day program. TechNow has a proven training and certification track record that you can depend on. CCSP test is 125 questions that typically require more comprehension than CISSP questions. The instructor takes time to walk through scenarios that assume comprehensive knowledge of enterprise infrastructures.

Attendees to CL-315: CCSP Certification Preparation Seminar will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

The 6 domains of the CCSP CBK:

Architectural Concepts & Design Requirements
Cloud Data Security
Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security
Cloud Application Security
Operations
Legal & Compliance

Duration: 5 days

Audience: Mid-level to advanced professionals involved with IT architecture, web and cloud security engineering, information security, governance, risk and compliance, and even IT auditing. CCSPs will be responsible for cloud security architecture, design, operations, and/or service orchestration.

DoD 8140: Not Mandated

Course Prerequisites: IT professional with 5 years of experience, 3 years of security experience, and at least 1 year of cloud security experience. GSEC, CISSP, CASP or equivalent experience in managing enterprise infrastructures. CCSP test is 125 questions that typically require more comprehension than CISSP questions. This course is for those who are already qualified at the enterprise level for IT infrastructures, have Cloud experience, and are looking for a Cloud Security certification.

Course Objectives:

Domain 1: Architectural Concepts and Design Requirements

Module 1: Understand cloud computing concepts
Module 2: Describe cloud reference architecture
Module 3: Understand security concepts relevant to cloud computing
Module 4: Understand design principles of secure cloud computing
Module 5: Identify trusted cloud services

Domain 2: Cloud Data Security

Module 1: Understand Cloud Data Life Cycle
Module 2: Design and Implement Cloud Data Storage Architectures
Module 3: Understand and implement Data Discovery and Classification Technologies
Module 4: Design and Implement Relevant Jurisdictional Data Protection for Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Module 5: Design and implement Data Rights Management
Module 6: Plan and Implement Data Retention, Deletion, and Archival policies
Module 7: Design and Implement Auditability, Traceability, and Accountability of Data Events

Domain 3: Cloud Platform Infrastructure Security

Module 1: Comprehend Cloud Infrastructure Comp
Module 2: Analyze Risks Associated to Cloud Infrastructure
Module 3: Design and Plan Security Controls
Module 4: Plans Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Management

Domain 4: Cloud Application Security

Module 1: Recognize Need for Training and Awareness in Application Security
Module 2: Understand Cloud Software Assurance and Validation
Module 3: Use Verified Secure Software
Module 4: Comprehend the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Process
Module 5: Apply the Secure Software Development Life Cycle
Module 6: Comprehend the Specifics of Cloud Application Architecture
Module 7: Design Appropriate Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions

Domain 5: Operations

Module 1: Support the Planning Process for the Data Center Design
Module 2: Implement and Build Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Module 3: Run Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Module 4: Manage Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Module 5: Build Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Module 6: Run Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Module 7: Manage Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Module 8: Ensure Compliance with Regulations and Controls
Module 9: Conduct Risk Assessment to Logical and Physical Infrastructure
Module 10: Understand the Collection and Preservation of Digital Evidence
Module 11: Manage Communications with Relevant Parties

Domain 6: Legal and Compliance

Module 1: Understand Legal Requirements and Unique Risks Within the Cloud Environment
Module 2: Understand Privacy Issues, Including Jurisdictional Variances
Module 3: Understand Audit Process, Methodologies, and Required Adaptions for a Cloud Environment
Module 4: Understand Implication of Cloud to Enterprise Risk Management
Module 5: Understand Outsourcing and Cloud Contract Design
Module 6: Execute Vendor Management

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