Security

Twenty years of experience in the area of information assurance ensures that you are benefiting from a very mature and successful security training program. TechNow offers the full suite of security training courses to meet any DoD 8570 requirements.

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Here is our list of security related courses.

P-325: Python Programming

Course Overview:

This is an introductory course into the Python scripting language. This class uses a hands-on approach in teaching the Python language. This course builds the prerequisite skills for TechNow's P-345: Python for Pentration Testers course. Getting comfortable with Python is important to understanding how Python can be utilitized for offensive measures.

This course is hands-on with the instructor walking the students through many short examples to exemplify an objective. Dexterity with the language comes through many small code examples to produce the desired result. Students have fun acquiring points for all the code examples they get correct. We must be having fun because TechNow is always amazed at how competitive students are in trying to acquire the most points!

The instructor will focus on the level that each student is currently at, and ensure the student absorbs the subject matter. Programming is not a daily tasking of administrators or offensive operators and TechNow understands that. As an instructor led course TechNow is very successful in making Python accessible to those who do not live eat and breath programming. If a student's ultimate goal is to attend a course like TechNow's P-345: Python for Pentration Testers course, then not being bogged down in the Python language is critical, and this course (P-325: Python Programming) meets that objective.

Recently we have introduced Raspberry Pi's and multiple sensors to the P-325: Python Programming course. This enables the student to actually see productive results from their coding skills in the physical world! Some examples that students create programs for are: Motion detectors, distance, temperature, cameras and keypads.

Attendees to P-325: Python Programming will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

How Python Runs Programs
Introducing Python Object Types
- Numeric Types
- Dynamic Typing
Variables
Regular Expressions
Strings
Conditionals
- if Tests and Syntax Rules
Lists and Dictionaries
Tuples and Files
Introducing Python Statements
Assignments, Expressions, and Prints
while and for Loops
Iterations and Comprehensions
Documentation
Function Basics
Built-In Functions
Scopes
Arguments
Modules
Module Packages and Importing
Classes and OOP
Operator Overloading
Recursion
Exception Coding Details
Exception Objects
Unicode and Byte Strings
Working with Raspberry Pi
- Writing code for sensors

Prerequisites:

Experience with some form of programming is preferred

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User: slewis8435

Instructor comments: Very good instructor - he was excited about the material, very knowledgeable, and explained things clearly.

Facilities comments: The facilities were fine - plenty of room for each student to set up an extra computer and have room for note taking

User: nathan.karras

Instructor comments: Instructor was extremely knowledgeable in programming and scripting. He encouraged students to explore and ask questions. He would work with individuals to troubleshoot lab problems sets. Would highly recommend as an instructor.

Facilities comments: Room got a little warn. Instructor purchased fans to cool things off for the class. Projector had over scan.

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Course Overview:

PA-215: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Essentials FastTrack Training Class is a five-day course that teaches students to configure and manage the entire line of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls. Through hands-on training, students learn high end skills of how to integrate Palo Alto next-generation firewalls into their network infrastructure.This is not a virtualized theoretical course. This is hands-on, real world instruction, directly relevant to the DoD and Commercial implementations of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls.

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.

This course sets up the foundation for the two day course PA-222: Palo Alto Networks Panorama Essentials.

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 PA-215: Palo Alto Firewall Essentials FastTrack Training Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration 5 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 firewall, including hands-on experience in configuring the security, networking, threat prevention, logging, and reporting features of the Palo Alto Networks Operating System (PAN-OS).

Day 1 Module 0 – Introduction & Overview Module 1 – Administration & Management Configuration Management PAN-OS & Software Updates Service Route Configuration Log Forwarding GUI, CLI, and API Module 2 – Interface Configuration L2 & L3 Vwire Tap Interface Management in Security Zones VLANs QoS	Day 2 Module 3 – Layer 3 Configuration L3 Configuration and DHCP NAT DNS Proxy Policy Based Forwarding in Introduction to IPv6 Module 4 – App-ID App-ID Process Policy Administration Module 5 – Content-ID Antivirus Anti-spyware Vulnerability URL Filtering File Blocking and Wildfire Data Filtering DoS Protection Botnet
Day 3 Module 6 – VM Firewall Downlaod VM Template Configure ESXi Configure VM Module 7 – Decryption SSL Inbound and Outbound Module 8 – Custom Signatures Defining New Application Signatures Application Override Custom Threat ID	Day 4 Module 9 – User-ID User-ID Agent Terminal Server Agent XML API Captive Portal Module 10 – VPN and GlobalProtect Psec Tunnels GlobalProtect Agent Portal Gateway HIP
Day 5 Module 11 – High Availability Active/Passive Active/Active Module 12 – Panorama Device Groups & Objects Shared Policy Configuration Management Reporting

Prerequisites:

Security+, Network+, CCNA and networking experience is recommended.

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

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CT-245: Linux+

Course Overview:

This course will provide students with proficiency in the everyday management of Linux based clients and basic management of server system. Students will learn the knowledge and tools necessary to manage Linux systems from the command line, as well as how to manage user administration, file permissions, software configurations, and Linux based clients, server systems and security. Let us help you prepare for the CompTIA Linux+ exam (XK0-005).

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

Attendees to CT-245: Linux+ will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

Perform basic Linux tasks
Manage users and groups
Manage permissions and ownership
Manage storage
Manage files and directories
Manage kernel modules
Manage the Linux boot process
Manage system components
Manage devices
Manage networking
Manage packages and software
Secure Linux systems
Write and execute Bash shell scripts
Automate tasks
Plan and perform a Linux installation

Prerequisites:

CompTIA A + certification or equivalent experience

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User: cwbrind

Instructor comments: Great experience with Mr. Peterson, would recommend again. Highly knowledgable and approachable for any subject.

Facilities comments: The Holiday Inn was a nice location for learning despite traffic around the area.

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N-425 : Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services ( ENARSI)

Course Overview:

The Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) gives you the knowledge you need to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot an enterprise network. This course covers advanced routing and infrastructure technologies, expanding on the topics covered in the N-415: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR).

Attendees to N-425 : Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services ( ENARSI) will receive TechNow approved course materials, expert instruction, and prepare you to take the 300-410 Implementing Cisco® Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) exam.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

Configure classic Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and named EIGRP for IPv4 and IPv6
Optimize classic EIGRP and named EIGRP for IPv4 and IPv6
Troubleshoot classic EIGRP and named EIGRP for IPv4 and IPv6
Configure Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)v2 and OSPFv3 in IPv4 and IPv6 environments
Optimize OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 behavior
Troubleshoot OSPFv2 for IPv4 and OSPFv3 for IPv4 and IPv6
Implement route redistribution using filtering mechanisms
Troubleshoot redistribution
Implement path control using Policy-Based Routing (PBR) and IP Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Configure Multiprotocol-Border Gateway Protocol (MP-BGP) in IPv4 and IPv6 environments
Optimize MP-BGP in IPv4 and IPv6 environments
Troubleshoot MP-BGP for IPv4 and IPv6
Describe the features of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
Describe the major architectural components of an MPLS VPN
Identify the routing and packet forwarding functionalities for MPLS VPNs
Explain how packets are forwarded in an MPLS VPN environment
Implement Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS®) Dynamic Multipoint VPNs (DMVPNs)
Implement Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Describe the tools available to secure the IPV6 first hop
Troubleshoot Cisco router security features
Troubleshoot infrastructure security and services

Prerequisites:

CCNA certification
N-415: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies
General understanding of network fundamentals
Basic knowledge of how to implement LANs
General understanding of how to manage network devices
General understanding of how to secure network devices
Basic knowledge of network automation

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