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:

 

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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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Course Overview:

Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) is an instructor-led course. This five-day course focuses on the necessity of a comprehensive security policy and how it affects the posture of the network.  TechNow students each get a Cisco Switch, Router, and an ASA.  The in the classrom hardware hands-on component of this course is a priority.  Using instructor-led discussions, extensive hands-on lab exercises, and supplemental materials, this course allows learners to understand common security concepts, and deploy basic security techniques utilizing a variety of popular security appliances within a “real-life” network infrastructure.  TechNow is an Authorized VUE testing partner and this course concludes with the student taking the 210-260 IINS Cisco Certification Exam.

Duration: 5 days
Audience:  Cisco Network Administrators.  This course is an excellent precursor to Palo Alto Network Firewall Training
DoD 8140:  Not Mandated
Course Prerequisites:  CCNA

Course Objectives:

  • Describe common network security concepts
  • Secure routing and switching infrastructure
  • Deploy basic authentication, authorization and accounting services
  • Deploy basic firewalling services
  • Deploy basic site-to-site and remote access VPN services
  • Describe the use of more advanced security services such as intrusion protection, content security and identity management

Attendees to N-325: Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

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Course Overview:

This course will cover topics to ensure that students have the technical knowledge and skills required to conceptualize, design, and engineer secure solutions across complex enterprise environments.  Students will be able to apply critical thinking and judgement across a broad spectrum of security disciplines to propose and implement solutions that map to enterprise drivers.  This course will prepare students for the objectives covered in the CompTIA CASP+ certification exam (CAS-004).

Attendees to CT-425: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Date/Locations:

Date/Time Event
12/16/2024 - 12/20/2024
08:00 -16:00
CT-425: CASP+
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
03/10/2025 - 03/14/2025
09:00 -17:00
CT-425: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
06/09/2025 - 06/13/2025
09:00 -17:00
CT-425: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
09/15/2025 - 09/19/2025
09:00 -17:00
CT-425: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
12/08/2025 - 12/12/2025
09:00 -17:00
CT-425: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

Duration: 5 days

Course Objectives:

  • Support IT governance in the enterprise with an emphasis on managing risk
  • Leverage collaboration tools and technology to support enterprise security
  • Use research and analysis to secure the enterprise
  • Integrate advanced authentication and authorization techniques
  • Implement cryptographic techniques
  • Implement security controls for hosts
  • Implement security controls for mobile devices
  • Implement network security
  • Implement security in the systems and software development lifecycle
  • Integrate hosts, storage, networks, applications, virtual environments, and cloud technologies in a secure enterprise architecture
  • Conduct security assessments
  • Respond to and recover from security incidents

Prerequisites:

Completion of the following or equivalent knowledge:

CompTIA Certification: A+ Essentials

CompTIA Certification: Security+

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User: clbrack

Instructor comments: I expect to pass, another great class from technow!


User: christopher0470

Instructor comments: Alan takes the time to cover the material so that you understand the concepts and applications of the information presented.

Facilities comments: I like the location. It was quiet and very conducive to learning.


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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.

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Dates/Locations:

Date/Time Event
01/27/2025 - 01/31/2025
00:00 -23:59
CT-325: Security+
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
03/31/2025 - 04/04/2025
08:00 -16:00
CT-325: Security+
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
06/23/2025 - 06/27/2025
08:00 -16:00
CT-325: Security+
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

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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Course Overview:

TN-813: Certified in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (CGRC) course is for the (ISC)²® Certified in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (CGRC) credential previously known as Certified Authorization Professional (CAP). This course walks the student through the Risk Management Framework following practices the NIST pubs. CGRC is an objective measure of the knowledge, skills and abilities required for personnel involved in the process of certifying and accrediting security of information systems. Specifically, this credential applies to those responsible for formalizing processes used to assess risk and establish security requirements. Their decisions will ensure that information systems possess security commensurate with the level of exposure to potential risk, as well as damage to assets or individuals.The CGRC credential is appropriate for civilian, state and local governments in the U.S., as well as commercial markets. CGRC certification applies to job functions such as authorization officials, system owners, information owners, information system security officers, and certifiers.  CGRC is crucial to the Management staff.

This course is the “why” of the entire security field. It provides a logical way of allocating resources where there is greatest risk and why we make the decisions we make in the field of security. It is TechNow’s view that of all the security courses we have seen, this course genuinely puts the “big picture” of security in front of the students. Students actually come to an understanding of truly what is critical to security of an enterprise versus a bunch of nuts and bolts of security.

TechNow’s CGRC course covers all of the (ISC)²® CGRC 7 Knowledge domains:

  • Security and Privacy Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance Program
  • Scope of the System
  • Selection and Approval of Framework, Security, and Privacy Controls
  • Implementation of Security and Privacy Controls
  • Assessment/ Audit of Security and Privacy Controls
  • System Compliance
  • Compliance Maintenance

RMF Related Steps

  • Prepare – Process Initiation
  • Categorize Information Systems
  • Establish the Security Control Baseline
  • Apply Security Controls
  • Assess Security Controls
  • Authorize Information System
  • Monitor Security Controls

TechNow’s CGRC Instructors have extensive knowledge and experience in the field, and have been working with organizations to build assessor teams for over 20 years.

Attendees to TN-813: Certified in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (CGRC) will receive TechNow authorized training materials, including access to the documentation of the CGRC Exam domains, and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 3 Days

Course Objectives:

  • Initiate the Preparation Phase
  • Perform Execution Phase
  • Perform Maintenance Phase
  • Understand the Purpose of Security Authorization

Prerequisites:

  • IT Security
  • Information Assurance
  • Information Risk Management certification and systems administration
  • 1-2 years of general experience technical experience
  • 2 years of general systems experience
  • 1-2 years of Database/Systems Development/Network Experience
  • Information Security Policy Experience

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