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:
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:
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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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TechNow delivers enterprise hardware, software, and consulting that implements technologies in the areas of virtualization, IP telephony, open source systems, or security. If your company is interested in the benefits of cost effective and secure hardware, software and consulting solutions, please contact us for further information.
TechNow Virtualization Solutions: TechNow delivers virtualization solutions in several virtualization stacks: Microsoft HyperV, Oracle VM, and VMware. TechNow integrates open system RAID NAS storage solutions that enable high availability solutions for all stacks. High performance I/O is critical to virtualized solutions and TechNow delivers the hardware, software, and consulting to make that happen. Mission critical environment and optimized for be both scalable and secure. If you are interested in purchasing a virtualization solution please contact TechNow to setup an appointed to discuss your requirements.
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TechNow Security Solutions: TechNow delivers security solutions that are enterprise centric. As organizations grapple with managing security in their infrastructure, TechNow can architect, deliver, and implement hardware, software, and consulting required to insure a responsive and integrated approach to infastructure security.
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
Course Overview:
The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification program is developed specifically for experienced information security managers & those who have information security management responsibilities. The CISM certification is for the individual who manages, designs, oversees and/or assesses an enterprise’s information security (IS). The CISM certification promotes international practices & provides executive management with assurance that those earning the designation have the required experience & knowledge to provide effective security management & consulting services. Individuals earning the CISM certification become part of an elite peer network, attaining a one-of-a-kind credential. The CISM job practice also defines a global job description for the information security manager & a method to measure existing staff or compare prospective new hires.
This course is designed to assist in your exam preparation for the CISM exam.
Attendees to TN-825: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Seminar will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.
Dates/Locations:
Duration: 5 Days
Course Objectives:
- Information Security Governance (24%)
- Establish and/or maintain an information security governance framework and supporting processes to ensure that the information security strategy is aligned with organizational goals and objectives
- Information Risk Management (30%)
- Manage information risk to an acceptable level based on risk appetite to meet organizational goals and objectives
- Information Security Program Development and Management (27%)
- Develop and maintain an information security program that identifies, manages and protects the organization’s assets while aligning to information security strategy and business goals, thereby supporting an effective security posture
- Information Security Incident Management (19%)
- Plan, establish and manage the capability to detect, investigate, respond to and recover from information security incidents to minimize business impact
Prerequisites:
A minimum of five years of information security work experience, with a minimum of three years of information security management work experience in three or more of the job practice analysis areas.
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User: tracycampbell
Instructor comments: Dave had great command of the class and the flow of information. The lessons seem relevant to the exam and the course material should assist greatly with passing.
As a bonus, his breakdown of PKI helped with my current job requirements.
Facilities comments: The Home2Suites by Hilton was FANTASTIC!
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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 |
08/18/2025 - 08/22/2025
08:00 -16:00
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CT-325: Security+
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
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10/27/2025 - 10/31/2025
08:00 -20:00
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CT-325: Security+
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
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12/15/2025 - 12/19/2025
08:00 -16:00
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CT-325: Security+
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
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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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User: joshjepsen@hotmail.com
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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