Course Overview:

This course is designed for students who intend to work with virtual private networks (VPNs) using IPSec. The course includes detailed coverage of the VPN 3000 Concentrator, a scalable remote access platform that offers encryption, high availability, and superior performance. This class is an invaluable theory and configuration guide for the VPN 3000 series of products, with its thorough coverage of concentrators, hardware clients, and software clients.

Attendees to N-315: Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

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Duration: 5 days

Course Objectives:

  • Network Security & Virtual Private Network Technologies Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator Series Hardware Overview
  • Routing on the VPN 3000
  • Configuring the Cisco VPN 3000 for Remote Access Using Pre-shared Keys
  • Configuring the Cisco VPN 3000 for Remote Access Using Digital Certificates
  • The Cisco VPN Client Firewall Feature
  • Configuring the Cisco 3002 Hardware Client for Remote Access
  • Configuring the Cisco 3002 Hardware Client for User & Unit Authentication
  • Configuring Cisco VPN Clients for Backup Server, Load Balancing & Reverse Route Injection
  • Configuring the Cisco 3000 Concentrator for IPSec over TCP & UDP
  • Configuring LAN-to-LAN VPNs on the Cisco 3000
  • Network Monitoring & Administration Troubleshooting

Prerequisites:

  • Students who attend this advanced course must have experience in configuring Cisco IOS software
  • CCNA certification
  • Basic knowledge of the Windows operations system
  • Familiarity with the networking & security terms & concepts

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Course Overview:

The course teaches students to use the sort, grep, sed, & awk utilities within Unix. Systems administrators, Unix users, & programmers benefit from the course showing them how to use the command line applications of sort, grep, sed, & awk commands as well as using sed & awk scripts that develop the users skills with the full power of these utilities.

Attendees to TN-223: Advanced Shell Programming will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

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Duration: 3 Days

Course Objectives:

  • Sorting files by line or field
  • Regular Expressions (meta character) with grep commands to locate specific lines in files
  • Performing non-interactive editing tasks with the sed command
  • Writing simple sed scripts to perform complex editing tasks
  • Using awk variables & arrays to sort data
  • Employing awk programs to manipulate numeric & textual data
  • Performing formatted printing in awk
  • Writing simple awk programs to write reports from data files
  • Using built-in awk functions & defining new functions
  • Write awk programs that make decisions based on numeric or string comparisons (branches & loops)
  • Grep, egrep extended metacharacters, combinations-lab advanced combinations- lab Sed
  • Basic commands- Lab, Advanced commands- Lab, Advanced scripting -Lab
  • Miscellaneous commands Tr, sort, cut, paste, pr -Lab

Prerequisites:

  • TN-125: Introduction to UNIX & Linux
  • TN 215: Shell Programming.
  • Students should have a basic knowledge of UNIX commands including rm, cp, man, cat, & mkdir. Navigating directory structure using commands such as ls, cp, & pwd. Creating and editing files with the vi editor or text editor. Use of basic programming constructs, & commands such as variables & loops & how to write a simple program in a programming language.

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Course Overview:

This course covers the knowledge and skills required to understand standard Cloud terminologies/methodologies, to implement, maintain, and deliver cloud technologies and infrastructures (e.g. server, network, storage, and virtualization technologies), and to understand aspects of IT security and use of industry best practices related to cloud implementations and the application of virtualization.

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.

TechNow is a CompTIA partner and uses official CompTIA Cloud+ curriculum.

Attendees to CT-215: Cloud+ will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Date/Locations:

Date/Time Event
11/03/2025 - 11/07/2025
08:00 -16:00
CT-215: Cloud+
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Objectives:

  • Prepare to deploy cloud solutions
  • Deploy a pilot project
  • Test a pilot project deployment
  • Design a secure network for cloud deployment
  • Determine CPU and memory sizing for cloud deployments
  • Plan Identity and Access Management for cloud deployments
  • Analyze workload characteristics to ensure successful migration to the cloud
  • Secure systems to meet access requirements
  • Maintain cloud systems
  • Implement backup, restore, and business continuity measures
  • Analyze cloud systems for required performance
  • Analyze cloud systems for anomalies and growth forecasting
  • Troubleshoot deployment, capacity, automation, and orchestration issues
  • Troubleshoot connectivity issues
  • Troubleshoot security issues

Course Prerequisites:

  • Security+, Network+, CASP or equivalent experience
  • Managing or administering at least one of UNIX, Windows, Databases, networking, or security

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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
08/18/2025 - 08/22/2025
08:00 -16:00
CT-325: Security+
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
10/27/2025 - 10/31/2025
08:00 -20:00
CT-325: Security+
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
12/15/2025 - 12/19/2025
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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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:

TechNow’s CCSP Certification Preparation Seminar is an accelerated course designed to meet the high demands of the information security industry by preparing students for the industry standard Certified Cloud Security Professional exam.  The exam covers (ISC)²’s 6 Domains from the Common Body of Knowledge, which encompass the whole of cloud security.

This course is an intense 5 day program.  TechNow has a proven training and certification track record that you can depend on.  CCSP test is 125 questions that typically require more comprehension than CISSP questions.   The instructor takes time to walk through scenarios that assume comprehensive knowledge of enterprise infrastructures.

Attendees to CL-315: CCSP Certification Preparation Seminar will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

The 6 domains of the CCSP CBK:

  • Architectural Concepts & Design Requirements
  • Cloud Data Security
  • Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security
  • Cloud Application Security
  • Operations
  • Legal & Compliance

Duration: 5 days

Audience:  Mid-level to advanced professionals involved with IT architecture, web and cloud security engineering, information security, governance, risk and compliance, and even IT auditing.   CCSPs will be responsible for cloud security architecture, design, operations, and/or service orchestration.

DoD 8140:  Not Mandated

Course Prerequisites:  IT professional with 5 years of experience, 3 years of security experience, and at least 1 year of cloud security experience.  GSEC, CISSP, CASP or equivalent experience in managing enterprise infrastructures.  CCSP test is 125 questions that typically require more comprehension than CISSP questions.  This course is for those who are already qualified at the enterprise level for IT infrastructures, have Cloud experience, and are looking for a Cloud Security certification.

Course Objectives:

Domain 1: Architectural Concepts and Design Requirements

  • Module 1: Understand cloud computing concepts
  • Module 2: Describe cloud reference architecture
  • Module 3: Understand security concepts relevant to cloud computing
  • Module 4: Understand design principles of secure cloud computing
  • Module 5: Identify trusted cloud services

Domain 2: Cloud Data Security

  • Module 1: Understand Cloud Data Life Cycle
  • Module 2: Design and Implement Cloud Data Storage Architectures
  • Module 3: Understand and implement Data Discovery and Classification Technologies
  • Module 4: Design and Implement Relevant Jurisdictional Data Protection for Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
  • Module 5: Design and implement Data Rights Management
  • Module 6: Plan and Implement Data Retention, Deletion, and Archival policies
  • Module 7: Design and Implement Auditability, Traceability, and Accountability of Data Events

Domain 3: Cloud Platform Infrastructure Security

  • Module 1: Comprehend Cloud Infrastructure Comp
  • Module 2: Analyze Risks Associated to Cloud Infrastructure
  • Module 3: Design and Plan Security Controls
  • Module 4: Plans Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Management

Domain 4: Cloud Application Security

  • Module 1: Recognize Need for Training and Awareness in Application Security
  • Module 2: Understand Cloud Software Assurance and Validation
  • Module 3: Use Verified Secure Software
  • Module 4: Comprehend the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Process
  • Module 5: Apply the Secure Software Development Life Cycle
  • Module 6: Comprehend the Specifics of Cloud Application Architecture
  • Module 7: Design Appropriate Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions

Domain 5: Operations

  • Module 1: Support the Planning Process for the Data Center Design
  • Module 2: Implement and Build Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
  • Module 3: Run Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
  • Module 4: Manage Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
  • Module 5: Build Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
  • Module 6: Run Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
  • Module 7: Manage Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
  • Module 8: Ensure Compliance with Regulations and Controls
  • Module 9: Conduct Risk Assessment to Logical and Physical Infrastructure
  • Module 10: Understand the Collection and Preservation of Digital Evidence
  • Module 11: Manage Communications with Relevant Parties

Domain 6: Legal and Compliance

  • Module 1: Understand Legal Requirements and Unique Risks Within the Cloud Environment
  • Module 2: Understand Privacy Issues, Including Jurisdictional Variances
  • Module 3: Understand Audit Process, Methodologies, and Required Adaptions for a Cloud Environment
  • Module 4: Understand Implication of Cloud to Enterprise Risk Management
  • Module 5: Understand Outsourcing and Cloud Contract Design
  • Module 6: Execute Vendor Management

Dates/Locations:

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Instructor comments: Dave is an excellent instructor. Very knowledgeable on many levels of technology.


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Instructor comments: Very knowledgeable the security arena.

Facilities comments: At our office.



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