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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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Upcoming Events

  • CT-395: CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst
    • 06/01/2026 – 06/05/2026
    • San Antonio
  • RH-245: Linux System Administration I
    • 06/01/2026 – 06/05/2026
    • San Antonio
  • TN-555: Certified Ethical Hacker v13 (CEH)
    • 06/01/2026 – 06/05/2026
    • San Antonio
  • CT-425: CompTIA SecurityX
    • 06/08/2026 – 06/12/2026
    • San Antonio
  • RH-295: Linux System Administration II
    • 06/08/2026 – 06/12/2026
    • San Antonio
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    Course Description:

    Artificial Intelligence Essentials (AIE) is a foundational AI literacy certification that builds practical understanding of AI and responsible use

    The Artificial Intelligence Essentials (AIE) Course is designed to prepare learners for the newly Artificial Intelligence Essentials (AIE) exam. This hands-on program introduces professionals to core AI concepts, practical tools, and safe real-world applications. It equips learners to understand AI systems, use AI responsibly, and boost productivity across roles and industries

    Participants will gain knowledge in understanding how AI systems work, where they are used, how they influence decision-making, and how they should be applied responsibly in everyday, professional, and organizational contexts. The course covers what AI is and what it is not, how data and models drive AI behavior, and how modern AI systems differ from traditional software. Learners develop the ability to interact effectively with AI tools, evaluate AI outputs with informed judgment, and apply responsible practices aligned with privacy, security, and global regulatory expectations.

    By the end of the course, learners will be prepared to use AI confidently, safely, and productively while recognizing limitations, ethical risks, and broader societal impacts. It serves as a universal entry point before any technical, managerial, security, or governance specialization in AI.

    Course Outline: 

    01. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    02. Everyday AI Tools and Use Cases

    03. Building Blocks of AI

    04. Prompt Crafting AI-Driven Interactions

    05. AI Ethics and Responsible AI

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    Course Overview:

    PenTest+ is an intermediate-level certification for cybersecurity professionals who are tasked with penetration testing to identify, exploit, report, and manage vulnerabilities on a network. PenTest+ is at the same certification level as CT-395: CySA+. Depending on your course of study, PenTest+ and CySA+ can be taken in any order, but typically follow the skills learned in CT-325: Security+. PenTest+ focuses on offense through penetration testing and vulnerability assessment while CySA+ focuses on defense through incident detection and response. The most qualified cybersecurity professionals have both offensive and defensive skills. Attend Tech Now training for hands-on, instructor led course to prepare you for the CompTIA PT0-002 exam. This exam is hands-on, performance-based questions and multiple choice, to ensure each candidate possesses the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform tasks on systems.

     

     

     

     

    What’s Included:

    • 5 days of instructor led in classroom training
    • Labs
    • PenTest+ Courseware
    • Exam Voucher
    • PenTest+ onsite exam scheduling

    Course Objectives:

    • Plan and scope penetration tests
    • Conduct passive reconnaissance
    • Perform non-technical tests to gather information
    • Conduct active reconnaissance
    • Analyze vulnerabilities
    • Penetrate networks
    • Exploit host-based vulnerabilities
    • Test application
    • Complete post-exploit tasks
    • Analyze and report pen test results

    Dates/Locations:

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    Duration: 5 Days

    Course Content:

      • Module 01. Planning and Scoping Penetration Tests
      • Module 02. Conducting Passive Reconnaissance
      • Module 03. Performing Non-Technical Tests
      • Module 04. Conducting Active Reconnaissance
      • Module 05. Analyzing Vulnerabilities
      • Module 06. Penetrating Networks
      • Module 07. Exploiting Host-Based Vulnerabilities
      • Module 08. Testing Applications
      • Module 09. Completing Post-Exploit Tasks
      • Module 10. Analyzing and Reporting Pen Test Results

     

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    Target Audience:

    This course is designed for cybersecurity professionals tasked with penetration testing and vulnerability management.

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    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
    09/14/2026 - 09/18/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    N-305: CCNA Bootcamp
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
    12/14/2026 - 12/18/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    N-305: CCNA Bootcamp
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    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:

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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.

    Facilities comments: Facilities were good, but a little crowded.


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    Course Overview:

    This concentration was developed in conjunction with the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) providing an invaluable tool for any systems security engineering professional. CISSP®-ISSEP is the guide for incorporating security into projects, applications, business processes, and all information systems. Security professionals are hungry for workable methodologies and best practices that can be used to integrate security into all facets of business operations. The SSE model taught in the IATF portion of the course is a guiding light in the field of information security and the incorporation of security into all information systems.

    Attendees to TN-812: Information Systems Secuirty Engineering Professional (ISSEP) will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

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    Duration: 5 Days

    Course Objectives:

    • Systems Security Engineering
    • Certification and Accreditation
    • Technical Management
    • U.S. Government Information Assurance Governance

    Prerequisites:

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    User: fsarisen

    Instructor comments: Thank you Tim for all the great information! I am confident that I'll do well on the ICND exam.


    User: storoy30

    Instructor comments: The instructor, Tim Burkard, was very knowledgeable on the course material and skilled at explain more complex ideas.


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