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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Welcome to TechNow! The Leader in Information Security Training & Computer Training.

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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    Course Overview:

    This comprehensive course provides you with an in-depth understanding of the current telecom landscape and how voice is migrating from a circuit- to a packet-switched network. You will learn how to evaluate existing technology options to determine which will best meet your organization's data and telephony requirements, from mature digital transport/access services to emerging voice and data services using voice over packet technologies.

    Attendees to TN-245: Telecommunications Fundamentals will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

    No Events

    Duration: 5 days

    Course Objectives:

    • The Current State of the Telecom Industry
    • Telecom Service Providers
    • Digitalizing Voice
    • Communication Mediums and Multiplexing
    • Carrier Access: Customer-to-Carrier Connections
    • Broadband Access
    • Enterprise Networks
    • Carrier Transport Services
    • Data Communications and Packet-Switched Networks
    • Migrating Voice from Circuit-to-Packet-Switched Networks
    • Carrier Data Services
    • Ethernet Services
    • Remote Access Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
    • Video Technology and Services
    • Current Mobile Wireless Services
    • Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC)
    • Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMax)
    • Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)

    Prerequisites:

    • None

     

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    Course Overview:

    TechNow Cloud Security Fundamentals addresses the loss of hands-on control of system, application, and data security in the Cloud computing environment.  Security teams wrestle with the impact and liability of Cloud computing on an organization.  This course enables the security team to assist in contract language and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) when utilizing Cloud Service Providers (CSPs).

    Compliance and auditing are introduced with strategies for control verification and audit analysis in the CSP environment.  Software as a Service (SaaS) to Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and everything in between require a compliance strategy.  Students will go in-depth into the architecture and infrastructure fundamentals for private, public, and hybrid clouds.   Topics covered include: patch and configuration management, virtualization security, application security, and change management. Policy, risk assessment, and governance within cloud environments will be covered with recommendations for both internal policies and contract provisions to consider.

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

    Attendees to TN-913: Cloud Security Fundamentals will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Date/Locations:

    Date/Time Event
    05/27/2026 - 05/29/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    TN-913: Cloud Security Fundamentals
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
    09/09/2026 - 09/11/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    TN-913: Cloud Security Fundamentals
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
    12/07/2026 - 12/09/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    TN-913: Cloud Security Fundamentals
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

    Course Duration: 3 days

    Course Objectives:

    • Cloud computing introduction
    • Security challenges in the cloud
    • Infrastructure security in the cloud
    • Policy, risk, and governance for cloud computing
    • Compliance and legal considerations
    • Audit and assessment for the cloud
    • Data security in the cloud
    • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
    • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning (DR/BCP) in the cloud
    • Intrusion detection and incident response

    Course Prerequisites:

    • GSEC, CISSP, CASP or equivalent experience in managing enterprise infrastructures
    • Managing or administering at least one of UNIX, Windows, Databases, networking, or security

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    User: reedrobt

    Instructor comments: Dave is like an encyclopedia of technical topics...what "doesn't" he have expertise in?

    Facilities comments: Home2 location was well-kept and convenient to other services.


     

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    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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    User: boyleb15

    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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