PA-213: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Install, Configure, and Manage (EDU-201)

Course Overview: PA-213: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Install, Configure, and Manage (EDU-201) Training Class is a three-day course that teaches students to configure and manage the entire line of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls. This course prepares the student for the Palo Alto Networks Accredited Configuration Engineer (ACE) and progress to the Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE). 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-212: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Configure Extended Features. 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, ISC2, ISACA, Cisco, Unix, and Windows certifications.

Attendees to the PA-213: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Install, Configure, and Manage (EDU-201) Training Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

TechNow PA-212: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Configure Extended Features (EDU-205) immediately follows this course in the schedule so that you can take both courses in the same week. We also offer a discount for attending both classes in the same week!!

Dates/Locations: No Events

Duration: 3 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 – Platforms and Architecture
- Single-Pass Architecture
- Flow Logic
Module 2 – Initial Configuration
- Initial Access to the System
- Configuration Management
- Licensing and Software Updates
- Account Administration
Mod 3: Basic Interface Configuration
- Security Zones
  Layer 2, Layer 3, Virtual Wire, and Tap
- Subinterfaces
- DHCP
- Virtual Routers
Mod 4: Security and NAT Policies
- Security Policy Configuration
- Policy Administration
- NAT (source and destination)

Day 2

Mod 5: Basic App-ID™
- App-ID Overview
- Application Groups and Filters
Mod 6: Basic Content-ID™
- Antivirus
- Anti-spyware
- Vulnerability
- URL Filtering
Mod 7: File Blocking and WildFire™
- File Blocking
- WildFire
Mod 8: Decryption
- Certificate Management
- Outbound SSL Decryption
- Inbound SSL Decryption

Day 3

Mod 9: Basic User-ID™
- Enumerating Users
- Mapping Users to IP Addresses
- User-ID Agent
Mod 10: Site-to-Site VPNs
- IPSec Tunnels
Mod 11: Management and Reporting
- Dashboard
- Basic Logging
- Basic Reports
- Panorama
Mod 12: Active/Passive High
- Availability
- Configuring Active/Passive HA

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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TN-979: Intrusion Analyst Course

Course Overview:

Intrusion Analyst is a hands-on course that covers intrusion detection in-depth. This includes concepts such as the use of Snort, network traffic analysis, and IDS signatures.

A skills focus enables the student to better absorb the subject matter and perform successfully 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 packet and intrusion analysis.

Attendees to TN-979: Intrusion Analyst will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Date/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 days

Course Objectives:

Advanced Snort Concepts
Analyst Toolkit
Domain Name System (DNS)
Examining Packet Crafting
Examining Packet Header Fields
Fragmentation
ICMP Theory
IDS Interoperability
IDS Patterns
IDS/IPS Management & Architecture Issues
Indications, Warnings & Traffic Correlation
IPv6
Microsoft Protocols
Network Traffic Analysis
NIDS Evasion, Instertion & Checksums
Snort Fundamentals & Configuration
Snort GUIs & Sensor Management
Snort Performance, Active Response & Tagging
Snort Rules
Stimulus Response
TCPdump Fundamentals
TCP/IP Fundamentals
Wireshark Fundamentals
Writing TCPdump Filters

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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User: Tosha

Instructor comments: Dave was an excellent instructor. He is very informative and knowledgeable in the course and the material. I have enjoyed the class and I would take another course with him as the instructor.

Facilities comments: Very nice and clean hotel.

User: buckey26

Instructor comments: Dave was one of the best instructors I have ever had for a tech course. He broke down everything to the point where you can understand it internally.

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TN-929: Security Essentials Training Course

Course Overview:

What a great course that is slightly misnamed! This course may be labeled Security Essentials, but covers much of the subject matter of CISSP! This course does more than just cover the basics. TechNow takes the time to give the student hands on labs to exemplify an objective. Security Essentials Prep Training Course sets the foundation for your security career and sets the expectation of comprehension with more detail than Security+ and more on par with CISSP.

This course provides students skills to take courses that prepare for higher level certifications.

Attendees to TN-929: Security Essentials Training Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Date/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 9 days

Course Objectives:

802.11 Suite of Protocols
Access Control Theory
Alternate Network Mapping Techniques
Authentication and Password Management
Contingency Planning
Crypto Concepts
Crypto Fundamentals
Defense-in-Depth
DNS
Firewall Subversion
Firewalls
HIDS Overview
Honeypots
ICMP
IDS Overview
Incident Handling Fundamentals
Information Warfare
Introduction to OPSEC
IP Packets
IPS Overview
IPv6
Legal Aspects of Incident Handling
Linux/Unix Configuration Fundamentals
Linux/Unix Logging and Log Management
Linux/Unix OS Security Tools and Utilities
Linux/Unix Overview
Linux/Unix Patch Management
Linux/Unix Process and Service Management
Mitnick-Shimomura
Network Addressing
Network Design
Network Hardware
Network Mapping and Scanning
Network Plumbing
Network Protocol
NIDS
OverviewPhysical Security
Policy Framework
Protecting Data at Rest
Public Key Infrastructure
PKI
Reading Packets
Risk Management
Safety Threats
Securing Windows Server Services
Steganography
OverviewTCPUDP
Virtual Machines
Virtual Private Networks VPNs
Viruses and Malicious Code
VoIP
Vulnerability Management Overview
Vulnerability Scanning
Web Application Security
Windows Auditing
Windows Automation and Configuration
Windows Family of Products
Windows Network Security Overview
Windows Permissions & User Rights
Windows Security Templates & Group Policy
Windows Service Packs, Hotfixes and Backups
Windows Workgroups, Active Directory and Group Policy Overview
Wireless Overview

Prerequisites:

Passed CompTIA Security+

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User: sjsmith2262

Instructor comments: without question, Dave Askey knows his material!!! great instructor that gave a personalized approach.

Facilities comments: class was taught in a hotel reception area, very nice, quiet and convenient for all people

User: synistry

Instructor comments: Dave was great! (as always). Wealth of knowledge and a master at customizing course content to match the education level of his students. The class kept entirely in pace with where we were at as a group overall on a day to day basis.

Facilities comments: Facilities were overall really nice. The only complaint is that the hotel / conference center had us move rooms on one occasion, and kicked us out early on two others. I would assume this is due to the last minute location change, so I don't think there is anything anyone could have done better in the situation.

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TN-8150: CISSP Certification Preparation Seminar

Course Overview:

TechNow's CISSP Certification Preparation Seminar is an accelerated course designed to meet the high demands of the information security industry by preparing students for the industry standard Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam. The exam covers (ISC)²'s 8 Domains from the Common Body of Knowledge, which encompass the whole of information security.

This course is an intense 10 day program that ensures the student passes the CISSP exam on the first try. We encourage our students to take the exam within a week after course completion. The goal for this course is a pass rate of one and done. Our high pass rate reflects the dedication of TechNow's students and our commitment to a ten day program that many in the industry do in 5 days. TechNow has a proven CISSP track record that you can depend on.

Attendees to TN-815: CISSP Certification Preparation Seminar will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

Date/Time	Event
12/02/2024 - 12/13/2024 08:00 -16:00	TN-8150: CISSP Certification Preparation Seminar TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
02/03/2025 - 02/13/2025 08:00 -16:00	TN-8150: CISSP TechNow – San Antonio, TX, San Antonio TX
02/03/2025 - 02/13/2025 08:00 -16:00	TN-8150: CISSP Certification Preparation Seminar TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

Duration: 10 Days

Course Objectives:

Our CISSP Professional training program covers the 8 Domains of the CBK in-depth with an emphasis on rigorous exam preparation.

Security and Risk Management (Security, Risk, Compliance, Law, Regulations, Business Continuity)
Asset Security (Protecting Security of Assets)
Security Engineering (Engineering and Management of Security)
Communications and Network Security (Designing and Protecting Network Security)
Identity and Access Management (Controlling Access and Managing Identity)
Security Assessment and Testing (Designing, Performing, and Analyzing Security Testing)
Security Operations (Foundational Concepts, Investigations, Incident Management, Disaster Recovery)
Software Development Security (Understanding, Applying, and Enforcing Software Security)

Prerequisites:

To qualify for this CISSP training program you must first qualify for the CISSP exam, which requires: