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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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    • San Antonio
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    • 12/01/2025 – 12/05/2025
    • 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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    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:

    CT-205: A+ Certification Course provides students with the skills, knowledge and understanding that will enable them to install, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair personal computer systems.  The A+ curriculum is excellent preparation for almost any computer related career or position.  This course lays the foundation for further study in networking and programming.  Designed for the new computer professional who has support knowledge of PC hardware, but needs to expand upon that knowledge.

    Attendees to CT-205: A+ Certification Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

    Date/Time Event
    01/26/2026 - 01/30/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    CT-205: A+ Certification Course
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
    04/20/2026 - 04/24/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    CT-205: A+ Certification Course
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
    07/20/2026 - 07/24/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    CT-205: A+ Certification Course
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
    10/26/2026 - 10/30/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    CT-205: A+ Certification Course
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

    Duration: 5 Days

    Course Objectives:

    • Identifying, Adding & Removing System Components
    • Installation, Configuring & System Optimization
    • Diagnosing & Troubleshooting Problems
    • Power Protection & Safety Procedures
    • Motherboards, Processors & Memory
    • Printers
    • Basic Networking
    • Operating System Fundamentals
    • Installation, Configuration & Upgrade
    • Diagnosing & Troubleshooting
    • Networks

    Prerequisites:

    • None

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    User: whiggins29

    Instructor comments: Very knowledgeable, very engaging.


    User: jstuke12

    Instructor comments: Instructor was wonderful, Tim explained all questions fully and was a pleasure to learn from.

    Facilities comments: Facilities were outstanding.


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    Course Overview:

    The Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) course delivers the security discipline of digital forensics from a vendor-neutral perspective. CHFI is a comprehensive course covering major forensic investigation scenarios and enabling students to acquire necessary hands-on experience with various forensic investigation techniques and standard forensic tools necessary to successfully carry out a computer forensic investigation leading to the prosecution of perpetrators.

    The CHFI certification gives participants the necessary skills to perform an effective digital forensics investigation. CHRI presents a methodological approach to computer forensics including searching and seizing, chain-of-custody, acquisition, preservation, analysis and reporting of digital evidence

    What’s Included:

    • 5 days of instructor-led in classroom training
    • Detailed Labs for hands-on learning experience; approximately 50% of training is dedicated to labs
    • Hundreds of investigation tools including EnCase, Access Data FTL, & ProDiscover
    • Huge cache of evidence files for analysis including RAW, .dd images, video & audio files, MS Office files, systems files, etc.
    • CHFI Courseware
    • Exam Voucher
    • CHFI onsite exam scheduling

    Course Objectives:

    • Establish threat intelligence and key learning points to support pro-active profiling and scenario modeling
    • Perform anti-forensic methods detection
    • Perform post-intrusion analysis of electronic and digital media to determine the who, where, what, when, and how the intrusion occurred
    • Extract and analyze of logs from various devices like proxy, firewall, IPS, IDS, Desktop, laptop, servers, SIM tool, router firewall, switches AD server, DHCP logs, Access Control Logs & conclude as part of investigation process
    • Identify & check the possible source/ incident origin
    • Recover deleted files and partitions in Windows, MAC OS X, and Linux
    • Conduct reverse engineering for known and suspected malware files
    • Collect data using forensic technology methods in accordance with evidence handling procedures, including collection of hard copy and electronic documents

    Dates/Locations:

    Date/Time Event
    03/23/2026 - 03/27/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    TN-415: Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI)
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
    06/29/2026 - 07/03/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    TN-415: Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI)
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
    09/28/2026 - 10/02/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    TN-415: Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI)
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

    Duration: 5 Days

    Course Content:

      • Module 01. Computer Forensics in Today’s World
      • Module 02. Computer Forensics Investigation Process
      • Module 03. Understanding Hard Disks and File Systems
      • Module 04. Data Acquisition and Duplication
      • Module 05. Defeating Anti-forensics Techniques
      • Module 06. Operating System Forensics (Windows, Mac, Linux)
      • Module 07. Network Forensics
      • Module 08. Investigating Web Attacks
      • Module 09. Database Forensics
      • Module 10. Cloud Forensics
      • Module 10. Malware Forensics
      • Module 11. Investigating Email Crimes
      • Module 12. Investigating Email Crimes
      • Module 13. Mobile Forensics
      • Module 14. Forensics Report Writing and Presentation

     

    Prerequisites:

        • 2+ years of proven information security work experience
        • Educational background with digital security specialization

      Target Audience:

        • Law Enforcement
        • Defense & Military
        • E-Business Security
        • Systems Administrators
        • Legal Professionals
        • Banking & Insurance professionals
        • Government Agencies
        • IT Managers

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