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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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Upcoming Events

  • CT-225: Network+
    • 08/25/2025 – 08/29/2025
    • San Antonio
  • CT-245: Linux+
    • 08/25/2025 – 08/29/2025
    • San Antonio
  • AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
    • 09/03/2025 – 09/05/2025
    • San Antonio
  • CT-395: CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst
    • 09/08/2025 – 09/12/2025
    • San Antonio
  • TN-813: Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)
    • 09/08/2025 – 09/11/2025
    • San Antonio
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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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    User: Tosha

    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.


    User: buckey26

    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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    Course Overview:

    This course engages students by providing in-depth knowledge of the most prominent and powerful attack vectors and an environment to perform these attacks in numerous hands-on scenarios. This course goes far beyond simple scanning for low-hanging fruit, and shows penetration testers how to model the abilities of an advanced attacker to find significant flaws in a target environment and demonstrate the business risk associated with these flaws.

    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 the attacks and the effectiveness.

    Attendees to TN-989: Advanced Penetration Testing, Exploits, and Ethical Hacking course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Date/Locations:

    No Events

    Course Duration: 5 days

    Course Objectives:

    • Accessing the Network
    • Advanced Fuzzing Techniques
    • Advanced Stack Smashing
    • Attacking the Windows Domain – Enumeration
    • Attacking the Windows Domain – Restricted Desktops
    • Attacking the Windows Domain – The Attacks
    • Building a Metasploit Module
    • Crypto for Penetration Testers
    • Exploiting the Network
    • Fuzzing Introduction and Operation
    • Introduction to Memory and Dynamic Linux Memory
    • Introduction to Windows Exploitation
    • Manipulating the Network
    • Python and Scapy For Penetration Testers
    • Shellcode
    • Smashing the Stack
    • Windows Heap Overflow Introduction
    • Windows Overflows

    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

    Comments

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    User: ryanv

    Instructor comments: Great.

    Facilities comments: N/A. Hotel.


    User: sean.hollinger

    Instructor comments: Instructor is technically knowledgeable as he has been on every course I've taken with TechNow.

    Facilities comments: adequate


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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
    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:

    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.

     

    Comments

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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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