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.

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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

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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PL-115: Fundamentals of Computer Programming

Course Overview:

This hands-on course provides a comprehensive introduction to programming logic, and builds a solid foundation of programming skills that can be used to master additional programming languages like C, C++, PERL, Java or Python. To learn programming you must focus on a particular language, and we have chosen Java. In this course you will write and debug programs in Python. If you would like this course to use a different computer language, that can be arranged.

Attendees to PL-115: Fundamentals of Computer Programming will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

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Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

Writing Simple Programs Data Types, Constants, & Variables
Screen Output & Keyboard Input
Expressions
Decision Making
Looping
Subroutines
Debugging
Data Collections – Arrays
Data Collections – Classes Working with Files

Prerequisites:

This course is for students starting out in programming. No programming experience is required.

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Instructor comments: While I could tell the instructor was very knowledgeable, his instructions were not very clear. He could've done a better job preparing for the class.

Facilities comments: Room was fine. The location of the room could have been better as the dings from the elevator were a bit distractive.

User: TracyPaul

Instructor comments: Very knowledgeable. Diagnosed our programming problems in short order. Could go into the details of 'why', versus only the 'how'.

Facilities comments: Outstanding. The hotel staff did a great job supporting our class.

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N-305: CCNA Bootcamp

Course Overview:

TechNow’s Course ensures that you are ready to test for the CCNA Certification. This intensive five-day program is a high end, hands-on, bootcamp using physical routers & switches in classroom. Students will learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify basic IPv4 and IPv6 networks. The course covers configuring network components such as switches, routers, and wireless LAN controllers; managing network devices; and identifying basic security threats. The course also gives you a foundation in network programmability, automation, and software-defined networking. Additionally the course stress tests the students on exam practices that insure the student a successful outcome on the 200-301 CCNA exam.

This course helps you prepare to take the 200-301 Cisco® Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) exam.

Attendees to N-305: CCNA Bootcamp will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Date/Locations:

Date/Time	Event
02/10/2025 - 02/14/2025 08:00 -16:00	N-305: CCNA Bootcamp TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

Duration: 5 days

Course Objectives:

- Identify the components of a computer network and describe their basic characteristics
- Understand the model of host-to-host communication
- Describe the features and functions of the Cisco Internetwork Operating Systems (IOS) software
- Describe LANs and the role of switches within LANs
- Describe Ethernet as the network access layer of TCP/IP and describe the operation of switches
- Install a switch and perform the initial configuration
- Describe the TCP/IP Internet layer, IPv4, its addressing scheme, and subnetting
- Describe the TCP/IP Transport layer and Application layer
- Explore functions of routing
- Implement basic configuration on a Cisco router
- Explain host-to-host communications across switches and routers
- Identify and resolve common switched network issues and common problems associated with IPv4 addressing
- Describe IPv6 main features and addresses, and configure and verify basic IPv6 connectivity
- Describe the operation, benefits, and limitations of static routing
- Describe, implement, and verify Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and trunks
- Describe the application and configuration of inter-VLAN routing
- Explain the basics of dynamic routing protocols and describe components and terms of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
- Explain how Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) work
- Configure link aggregation using EtherChannel
- Describe the purpose of Layer 3 redundancy protocols
- Describe basic WAN and VPN concepts
- Describe the operation of Access Control Lists (ACLs) and their applications in the network
- Configure Internet access using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) clients and explain and configure Network Address Translation (NAT) on Cisco routers
- Describe basic Quality of Service (QoS) concept
- Describe network and device architectures and introduce virtualization
- Introduce the concept of network programmability and Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
- Configure basic IOS system monitoring tools
- Describe the management of Cisco devices
- Describe the current security threat landscape
- Describe threat defense technologies
- Implement a basic security configuration of the device management plane
- Implement basic steps to harden network devices

Lab Objectives:

- - Get started with Cisco Command-Line Interface (CLI)
  - Observe How a Switch Operates
  - Perform Basic Switch Configuration
  - Implement the Initial Switch Configuration
  - Inspect TCP/IP Applications
  - Configure an Interface on a Cisco Router
  - Configure and Verify Layer 2 Discovery Protocols
  - Implement an Initial Router Configuration
  - Configure Default Gateway
  - Explore Packet Forwarding
  - Troubleshoot switch Media and Port Issues
  - Troubleshoot Port Duplex Issues
  - Configure Basic IPv6 Connectivity
  - Configure and Verify IPv4 Static Routes
  - Configure Iv6 Static Routes
  - Implement IPv4 Static Routing
  - Implement IPv6 Static Routing
  - Configure VLAN and Trunk
  - Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunk
  - Configure a Router on a Stick
  - Implement Multiple VLANs and Basic Routing Between the VLANs
  - Configure and Verify Single-Area OSPF
  - Configure and Verify EtherChannel
  - Improve Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
  - Configure and Verify IPv4 ACLs
  - Implement Numbered and Named IPv4 ACLs
  - Configure a Provider-Assigned IPv4 Address
  - Configure Static NAT
  - Configure Dynamic NAT and Port Address Translation (PAT)
  - Implement PAT
  - Log into the WLC
  - Monitor the WLC
  - Configure a Dynamic (VLAN) Interface
  - Configure a DHCP Scope
  - Configure a WLAN
  - Define a Remote Access Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) Server
  - Explore Management Options
  - Explore the Cisco DNA Center
  - Configure and Verify NTP
  - Configure System Message Logging
  - Create the Cisco IOS Image Backup
  - Upgrade Cisco IOS Image
  - Configure WLAN Using Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) Pre-Shared Key (PSK) Using the GUI
  - Secure Console and Remote Access
  - Enable and Limit Remote Access Connectivity
  - Secure Device Administrative Access
  - Configure and Verify Port Security
  - Implement Device Hardening

Prerequisites:

- - Familiarity in the following networking topics:
    - TCP/IP
    - IP Configuration
    - Peer-to-Peer Networking
    - Subnetting
    - Building a Routing Table
  - It is not required but highly recommended to have the following certifications:
    - Security +
    - Network +

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User: dverzone

Instructor comments: Tim was excellent. He covered all of the required information and went in to greater detail when needed. His instruction was easy to follow, provided learning mnemonics that were easy to retain, and entertaining in a way that help provide easy recall of the information for study.