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Windows Security Automation and Threat Hunting with PowerShell Seminar

Location: 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA

Date: October 10, 2018 8:00am – 4:00pm

Duration: 8 hours

Audience: Cyber Security professionals and Windows administrators

Attendees Environment: Laptops not required, but suggested to have better hands-on absorption of subject matter.

Description:
PowerShell is both a command-line shell and scripting language. Fight fires quickly using existing or custom PowerShell commands or scripts at the shell. PowerShell is made for Security Operations (SecOps) automation on Windows. This seminar does not require prior programming skills. The seminar focuses on PowerShell programming, giving a beginner skills to be productive in windows scripting to automate tasks and also remediate problems.

Cyber Security is the objective of this seminar, and the PowerShell examples will demonstrate PowerShell capabilities that help lock down a Windows system and also report security status.

Objectives:

PowerShell Overview

  • Getting started running commands
  • Security cmdlets
  • Using and updating the built-in help
  • Execution policies
  • Fun tricks with the ISE graphical editor
  • Piping .NET and COM objects, not text
  • Using properties and methods of objects
  • Helping Linux admins feel more at home
  • Aliases, cmdlets, functions, modules, etc.

PowerShell Utilities and Tips

  • Customizing your profile script
  • PowerShell remote command execution
  • Security setting across the network
  • File copy via PowerShell remoting
  • Capturing the output of commands
  • Parsing text files and logs with regex patterns
  • Parsing Security Logs
  • Searching remote event logs
  • Mounting the registry as a drive
  • Security settings in the Registry
  • Exporting data to CSV, HTML and JSON files
  • Running scripts as scheduled jobs
  • Continued Security Compliance
  • Pushing out scripts through Group Policy
  • Importing modules and dot-sourcing functions
  • http://www.PowerShellGallery.com

PowerShell Scripting

  • PowerShell Scripting to implement Security Practices
  • Writing your own functions to automate security status and settings
  • Passing arguments into your scripts
  • Function parameters and returning output
  • Flow control: if-then, foreach, that make security decisions
  • How to pipe data in/out of your scripts for security compliance and reporting

Attendees to this seminar, Windows Security Automation and Threat Hunting with PowerShell, will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.[/wr_text][/wr_column][/wr_row]

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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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
05/19/2025 - 05/23/2025
08:00 -16:00
N-305: CCNA Bootcamp
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
08/11/2025 - 08/15/2025
08:00 -16:00
N-305: CCNA Bootcamp
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
11/17/2025 - 11/21/2025
08:00 -16:00
N-305: CCNA Bootcamp
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

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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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.

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Course Overview:

This two-day course will provide foundational level knowledge on cloud concepts; core Azure services; security, privacy, compliance, and trust; and Azure pricing and support.

NOTE: This course provides an Azure pass and time for you to participate in hands-on labs. The content for this course aligns to AZ-900 exam objective domain

TechNow has worked worldwide enterprise infrastructures for over 20 years and has developed demos and labs to exemplify the techniques required to demonstrate cloud technologies and to effectively manage security in the cloud environment

Attendees to AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Date/Locations:

Date/Time Event
05/28/2025 - 05/29/2025
08:00 -16:00
AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
09/03/2025 - 09/05/2025
08:00 -16:00
AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

Course Duration: 3 days

Course Outline:

  • Cloud Concepts
  • Core Azure Services
  • Security, Privacy, Compliance, And Trust
  • Azure Pricing and Support

Lab Objectives:

    • Create a virtual machine
    • Deploy Azure container instances
    • Create a virtual network
    • Create blob storage
    • Create a SQL database
    • Implement an Azure IoT Hub
    • Implement Azure Functions
    • Create a web app
    • Create a VM with a Template
    • Create a VM with PowerShell
    • Create a VM with CLI
    • Secure network traffic
    • Implement Azure key vault
    • Create an Azure Policy
    • Manage access with RBAC
    • Manage resource locks
    • Implement resource tagging
    • Exploring the Trust Center
    • Use the Azure Pricing Calculator
    • Use the Azure TCO Calculator
    • Open a Support request
    • Calculate composite SLAs
    • Access Azure Preview features

Prerequisites :

      • There are no prerequisites for taking this course. Technical IT experience is not required however some general IT knowledge or experience would be beneficial.
      • This course is suitable for IT personnel who are just beginning to work with Azure.
      • This course primarily uses the Azure portal to create services and does not require scripting skills.
      • Students in this course will gain confidence to take other role-based courses and certifications, such as Azure Administrator.
      • This course provides an Azure pass and optional lab environment.

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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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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.


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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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