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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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    DoD 8570 Training

    The Department of Defense requires that all information assurance personnel must become compliant with IT and security certification standards.

    DoD 8570 training, also called Information Assurance training, is available through TechNow to provide you with the certification that is required.  Your DoD 8570 training  ( information assurance training ) at TechNow will provide you with all of the courses necessary to receive your DoD 8570.01-M certification.

    Ongoing open enrollment through TechNow is availble for our DoD 8570.01-M courses.

    Please review the full & updated DoD approved IA baseline certifications aligned to each category & level of the IA workforce:

    Note: The Certifications in red are recently added to approved list as of 2/4/19

    For further information or to schedule for classes, call us at 800-324-2294

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    Course Overview:

    PA-222: Palo Alto Networks Panorama Essentials Training Class is a two-day course that teaches students to configure and manage the Palo Alto Networks Panorama management server. Through hands-on training, students learn high end skills of how to integrate Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls into their network infrastructure and manage them with Palo Alto Networks Panorama management server.This is not a virtualized theoretical course.  This is hands-on, real world in the classroom instructor led with lab assistance, directly relevant to the DoD and Commercial implementations of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls and their enterprise management.

    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, Cisco, Unix, and Windows certifications.

    Attendees to the Palo Alto Networks Panorama Essentials Training Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

    No Events

    Duration 2 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 Panorama management server, including hands-on experience in configuring the security, networking, threat prevention, logging, and reporting features of the Palo Alto Networks Operating System (PAN-OS) through Panorama.

    • Day 1
      • Module 0 – Introduction & Overview
      • Module 1 – Deployment Overview
        • Panorama Solution
        • Functional Overview
        • Architecture Design
      • Module 2 – Interface Configuration
        • Installation
        • Design and Planning
        • Administration Roles
        • Access Control
        • Commit Options
      • Module 3 – Device Groups
        • Device Groups
        • Policies
        • Objects
        • Device Group Commits
      • Module 4 – Templates
        • Template Overview
        • Configure Templates
        • Commits
        • Overrides Commits
    • Day 2
      • Module 5 – Administrative Tools
        • Logging
        • Reporting
        • Managing Devices
      • Module 6 – Log Collection
        • Log Collector
        • Collector Groups
        • Distributed Data Collection
        • Installation and Configuration
      • Module 7 – Deployment Recommendation
        • High Availability
        • Export Configuration
        • Tips and Tricks
        • Best Practices

    Prerequisites:

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

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    Course Overview:

    This two-day course will provide foundational level knowledge on cloud concepts; core Azure services; security, privacy, compliance, and trust; and Azure pricing and support.

    NOTE: This course provides an Azure pass and time for you to participate in hands-on labs. The content for this course aligns to AZ-900 exam objective domain

    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-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Date/Locations:

    Date/Time Event
    09/03/2025 - 09/05/2025
    08:00 -16:00
    AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

    Course Duration: 3 days

    Course Outline:

    • Cloud Concepts
    • Core Azure Services
    • Security, Privacy, Compliance, And Trust
    • Azure Pricing and Support

    Lab Objectives:

      • Create a virtual machine
      • Deploy Azure container instances
      • Create a virtual network
      • Create blob storage
      • Create a SQL database
      • Implement an Azure IoT Hub
      • Implement Azure Functions
      • Create a web app
      • Create a VM with a Template
      • Create a VM with PowerShell
      • Create a VM with CLI
      • Secure network traffic
      • Implement Azure key vault
      • Create an Azure Policy
      • Manage access with RBAC
      • Manage resource locks
      • Implement resource tagging
      • Exploring the Trust Center
      • Use the Azure Pricing Calculator
      • Use the Azure TCO Calculator
      • Open a Support request
      • Calculate composite SLAs
      • Access Azure Preview features

    Prerequisites :

        • There are no prerequisites for taking this course. Technical IT experience is not required however some general IT knowledge or experience would be beneficial.
        • This course is suitable for IT personnel who are just beginning to work with Azure.
        • This course primarily uses the Azure portal to create services and does not require scripting skills.
        • Students in this course will gain confidence to take other role-based courses and certifications, such as Azure Administrator.
        • This course provides an Azure pass and optional lab environment.

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