Course Overview:

This course is instructed with an instructor in the classroom with provided lab equipment and Cyber Range.

Students enrolled in the Certified Network Defender course, will gain a detailed understanding and hands on ability to function in real life situations involving network defense. They will gain the technical depth required to actively design a secure network in your organization. This program will be akin to learning math instead of just using a calculator.

This course gives you the fundamental understanding of the true construct of data transfer, network technologies, software technologies so that you understand how networks operate, understand what software is automating and how to analyze the subject material.

You will learn how to protect, detect and respond to, and predict threats on the network.  This builds upon the typical knowledge and skills of Network Administrators in network components, traffic, performance and utilization, network topology, system locations, and security policies.

You will learn network defense fundamentals, the application of network security controls, protocols, perimeter appliances, secure IDS, VPN and firewall configuration. You will then learn the intricacies of network traffic signature, analysis and vulnerability scanning which will help you when you design greater network security policies and successful incident response plans. These skills will help you foster resiliency and continuity of operations during attacks.

This course supports a certification that is DoD approved 8570 Baseline Certificate and meets DoD 8140/8570 training requirements.

 

What’s Included:

  • EC-Council official E-Courseware
  • EC-Council iLabs access included for 6 months
  • EC-Council official Certificate of Attendance
  • CND Exam Voucher with 1 FREE RETAKE VOUCHER

 

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Dates/Locations:

Date/Time Event
02/02/2026 - 02/06/2026
08:00 -16:00
TN-545: Certified Network Defender
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
04/27/2026 - 05/01/2026
08:00 -16:00
TN-545: Certified Network Defender
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
07/20/2026 - 07/24/2026
08:00 -16:00
TN-545: Certified Network Defender
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
10/26/2026 - 10/30/2026
08:00 -16:00
TN-545: Certified Network Defender
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

Duration: 5 Days

Course Content:

  • Module 01. Network and Defense Strategies
  • Module 02. Administrative Network Security
  • Module 03. Technical Network Security
  • Module 04. Network Perimeter Security
  • Module 05. Endpoint Security-Windows Systems
  • Module 06. Endpoint Security- Linux Systems
  • Module 07. Endpoint Security- Mobile Devices
  • Module 08. Endpoint Security- IoT Devices
  • Module 09. Administrative Application Security
  • Module 10. Data Security
  • Module 11. Enterprise Virtual Network Security
  • Module 12. Enterprise Cloud Network Security
  • Module 13. Enterprise Wireless Network Security
  • Module 14. Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis
  • Module 15. Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis
  • Module 16. Incident Response and Forensic Investigation
  • Module 17. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
  • Module 18. Risk Anticipation with Risk Management
  • Module 19. Threat Assessment with Attack Surface Analysis
  • Module 20. Threat Prediction with Cyber Threat Intelligence

 

Prerequisites:

  • Basic network and host operations knowledge
  • Experience commensurate with one to five years of network, host, or application administration
  • TN-325:Security+   or equivalent

 

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Target Audience:

Network Administrators, Network Security Administrators, Network Security Engineer, Network Defense Technicians, Network Analyst, Security Analyst, Security Operator, and anyone involved in network operations

 

About us:

TechNow has taught security courses for almost 30 years, before most certifications existed and has successfully moved students through certification programs associated with IAPP, SANS, EC-Council and ISC2. Our instructor maintains over a dozen security certifications and has been the director of a company with internationals sales in security training, consulting, and compliance.

Tech Now, Inc. is an accredited Training Center with Ec-Council.

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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:

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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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Welcome to TechNow! The Leader in Information Security Training & Computer Training.

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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    Course Overview:

    Every organization has data protection needs. Every day, we access, share and manage data across companies, continents and the globe. Knowing how to implement a privacy program is an invaluable sill that will help you protect your organization’s data- and take your career to the next level. Our Principles of Privacy Program Management training is the premier course on implementing a privacy program framework, managing the privacy program operational lifecycle and structuring a privacy team. With a CIPM and CIPP/E combined you’ll be uniquely equipped to fulfill the DPO requirements of the GDPR. Here is our CIPM + CIPP/E 4 Day GDPR Ready  

    What’s Included:

    • Authorized courseware
    • Exam voucher
    • IAPP membership

    **GDPR Regulation Mandated May 25, 2018**

    Course Objectives:

    Principles of Privacy Program Management is the how-to training on implementing a privacy program framework, managing the privacy program operational lifecycle and structuring a knowledgeable, high-performing privacy team. Those taking this course will learn the skills to manage privacy in an organization through process and technology-regardless of jurisdiction or industry. The Principles of Privacy Program Management training is based on the body of knowledge for the IAPP’s ANSI accredited Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) certification program.

    Attendees to PP-222: CIPM Certified Information Privacy Manager and GDPR Compliance will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction, and certification test voucher and certificate of course completion.

    TechNow is a International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Partner, and utilizes official curriculum from International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

    TechNow has taught security courses for over 20 years, before most certifications existed and has successfully moved students through certification programs associated with IAPP, SANS, EC-Council and ISC2. Our instructor maintains over a dozen security certifications and has been the director of a company with internationals sales and compliance.

     

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    Dates/Locations:

    No Events

    Duration: 2 Days

    Course Content:

    • Module 1: Introduction to Privacy Program Management
    • Module 2: Privacy Governance
    • Module 3: Applicable Laws and Regulations
    • Module 4: Data Assessments
    • Module 5: Policies
    • Module 6: Data Subjects’ Rights
    • Module 7: Training and Awareness
    • Module 8: Protecting Personal Information
    • Module 9: Data Breach Incident Plans
    • Module 10: Measuring, Monitoring and Auditing Program Performance

     

    Prerequisites: None

    Target Audience:

    Data Protection Officers, Data Protection Managers, Auditors, Legal Compliance Officers, Security Manager, Information Managers, Anyone who uses processes and maintains personal data

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