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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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    • 11/17/2025 – 11/21/2025
    • San Antonio
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    • 11/17/2025 – 11/21/2025
    • San Antonio
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    • 11/17/2025 – 11/21/2025
    • San Antonio
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    • 12/01/2025 – 12/05/2025
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    PA-243: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Debug and Troubleshoot (EDU-311)

      

     

    Course Overview: PA-243: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Debug and Troubleshoot is a three-day course on how to troubleshoot the full line of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls. Students will receive hands-on experience troubleshooting the security, networking, threat prevention, logging, and reporting features of the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® operating system. Upon completion of this class, students will have an in-depth knowledge of how to troubleshoot visibility and control over applications, users, and content. 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.

    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-243: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Debug and Troubleshoot (EDU-311) Training Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    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: Troubleshooting
      • Methodology
    • Module 2: Platform
      • Comparisons When
      • Troubleshooting
    • Module 3: Flow Logic
    • Module 4: Administration
      • Troubleshooting

     

     

    Day 2

    • Mod 5: Layer 3
      • Troubleshooting
    • Mod 6: Policy
      • Troubleshooting
    • Mod 7: User-ID™
      • Troubleshooting

    Day 3

    • Mod 8: VPN
      • Troubleshooting
    • Mod 9: GlobalProtect™
      • Troubleshooting
    • Mod 10: Performance
      • Troubleshooting

     

    Prerequisites:

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

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    TN-525: Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT)

    Course Overview:

    A rigorous Pen Testing program that, unlike contemporary Pen Testing courses, teaches you how to perform an effective penetration test across filtered networks. The course requires you to Pen Test IoT systems, OT systems, builds on your ability to write your own exploits, build your own tools, conduct advanced binaries exploitation, double pivot to access hidden networks, and various technologies.

    What’s Included:

      • EC-Council official E-Courseware
      • EC-Council official Certificate of Attendance
      • EC-Council iLabs with access for 6 months
      • EC-Council CPENT Range access
      • CEH Exam Voucher

       

      Dates/Locations:

      No Events

      Duration: 5 days

      Course Content:

        • Module 01. Introduction to Penetration Testing
        • Module 02. Penetration Testing Scoping and Engagement
        • Module 03. Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
        • Module 04. Social Engineering Penetration Testing
        • Module 05. Network Penetration Testing – External
        • Module 06. Network Penetration Testing – Internal
        • Module 07. Network Penetration Testing – Perimeter Devices
        • Module 08. Web Application Penetration Testing
        • Module 09. Wireless Penetration Testing
        • Module 10. IoT Penetration Testing
        • Module 11. OT/SCADA Penetration Testing
        • Module 12. Cloud Penetration Testing
        • Module 13. Binary Analysis and Exploitation
        • Module 14. Report Writing and Post Testing Actions

       

      Prerequisites:

          • Pass the CEH exam
          • Pass the CND exam

      Target Audience:

      Penetration Testers, Ethical Hackers, Information Security Consultants/ Testers/ Analysts/ Engineers, Network Server Administrators, Firewall & System Administrators, Risk Assessment Professionals

       

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    TN-812: Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)

    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:

    No Events

    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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    C-215: Introduction to C Programming

     

    Course Overview:

    The C-215: Introduction to C Programming course is a hands-on course providing a complete introduction to the ANSI C programming language, focusing on quickly developing the practical skills needed to create real-world solutions.  Our hands-on labs are designed to promote retention and challenge students to apply their skills to new situations.

    Attendees to C-215: Introduction to C Programming will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

    No Events

    Duration: 5 days

    Course Objectives:

    • What is C?
    • Basics of Program Writing
    • Style
    • Basic Declarations & Expressions
    • Arrays, Qualifiers & Reading Numbers
    • Decision & Control Statements
    • Programming Process
    • More Controls Statements
    • Variable Scope & Functions
    • C Preprocessor
    • Bit Operations
    • Advanced Types
    • Simple Pointers
    • File Input/Output
    • Debugging & Optimization
    • Floating Point

    Prerequisites:

    Before attending this course, you should be able to use basic UNIX commands and have previous programming experience language, or have taken our Introduction to Computer Progamming class.

     

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    User: jangles1337

    Instructor comments: Pretty knowledgeable on a number of things. Could have had a better in depth understanding of the material.

    Facilities comments: Was a hotel so it was pretty noisy some times.

    User: ldorsey

    Instructor comments: Great guy full of knowledge

     

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