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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-210: Project+
    • 10/27/2025 – 10/30/2025
    • San Antonio
  • CT-325: Security+
    • 10/27/2025 – 10/31/2025
    • San Antonio
  • PM-325: Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparation
    • 10/27/2025 – 10/31/2025
    • San Antonio
  • CT-215: Cloud+
    • 11/03/2025 – 11/07/2025
    • San Antonio
  • TN-125: Introduction to UNIX and Linux
    • 11/03/2025 – 11/07/2025
    • San Antonio
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    Course Overview:

    Learn to protect yourself and your company against hackers, by learning their tools and techniques, and then testing your network.  This course is heavily based on Kali and primarily on Metasploit.  In TN-315: Complete Hack and Defend class you will learn the step by step process that hackers use to assess your enterprise network, probe it & hack into it in mixed-platform environment including Windows, Linux, Solaris, and Cisco.  This course is 90% hacking, but  defenses for demonstrated hacks will be discussed.  If you want to know the ins and outs of the hacks presented in this course, then this is the course for you.

    Attendees to TN-315: Complete Hack & Defend Class Attendees will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

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    Duration: 5 Days

    Course Objectives:

    • Introduction to Pen Testing using the PTES model
    • Metasploit Basics
      • MSFconsole, MSFcli, Armitage, MSFpayload, MSFencode, NasmShell
    • Intelligence Gathering
      • Nmap, Databases in Metasploit, Port Scanning with Metasploit
    • Quick Intro to Ruby
      • Writing a simple Ruby script to create a custom scanner
    • Vulnerability Scanning
      • Importing Nessus Results
      • Scanning with Nessus from Within Metasploit
    • Exploitation
      • Using the Metasploit Framework and console to exploit
    • Meterpreter
      • Compromising a Windows System
      • Attacking MS SQL, xp_cmdshell
      • Dumping Usernames and Passwords, extracting and dumping hashes
      • Pass the Hash and Token Impersonation
      • Pivoting
      • Railgun
      • Using Meterpreter Scripts: Migrating a process, Killing AV, Persistence
    • Avoiding Detection
      • Creating Stand-Alone Binaries with MSFpayload
      • Encoding with MSFencode and Packers (go Green Bay:)
    • Exploitation Using Client Side Attacks
      • Introduction to Immunity Debugger
      • Using Immunity Debugger to Decipher NOP Shellcode
    • Metasploit Auxiliary Modules
    • Social Engineer Toolkit (SET)
      • Spear-Phishing, Web Attack
      • Creating a Multipronged Attack
    • Creating Your Own Module
      • Adapt an existing Module
      • Add some PowerShell and Run the Exploit
    • Meterpreter Scripting
    • Capture The Flag Exercise

    Prerequisites:

    • This is an advanced Information Security Course which requires basic Windows & UNIX competency
    • Certification or 2 years of experience in these operating systems is highly recommended
    • An understanding of TCP/IP

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    User: dhonore

    Instructor comments: Dave's presentation style is engaging and lively.

    Facilities comments: The room was adequate for the needs of the class.


    User: phouck

    Instructor comments: David was very good. Although he went very fast at times.

    Facilities comments: The room was ok. it was bit dark.


     

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    Course Overview:

    TN-225: Network+ Skills Class is a five-day course that teaches students the fundamentals of networking. Through hands-on training, students learn the vendor-independent networking skills & concepts that affect all aspects of networking, such as installing & configuring the TCP/IP client. 

    Attendees to the TN-225: Network+ Skills Class will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Please Note:  This course is designed with a focus on skills and is not a preparation course for certification.

    Dates/Locations:

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    Duration 5 days

    Course Objectives:

    • Introduction Defining Networking
    • Building a Network with OSI
    • Hardware Concepts
    • Ethernet Basics
    • Modern Ethernet
    • Non-Ethernet Networks
    • Installing a Physical Network
    • Wireless Networking
    • Protocols
    • TCP/IP
    • Network Operating Systems
    • Sharing Resources
    • Going Large with TCP/IP
    • TCP/IP & the Internet
    • Remote Connectivity
    • Protecting Your Network
    • Interconnecting Network Operating Systems
    • The Perfect Server
    • Zen & the Art of Network Support

    Prerequisites:

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    User: dsm

    Instructor comments: great presentation

    Facilities comments: too cold


    User: fillyok

    Instructor comments: He has an excellent way of explaining things on the level that anyone can understand easily. I wasn't looking forward to this class at all but I'm really glad I attended now. I have a much clearer understanding of networking fundamentals that I never would've received via CBTs. I'd heard really good things about Tim Burkard's teaching skills and now I know they're true. I wouldn't mind taking other classes that he teaches,

    Facilities comments: The facilities are really nice and there weren't any problems as far as I could tell. The hotel staff is very nice.


     

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    Course Overview:

    This concentration was developed in conjunction with the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) providing an invaluable tool for any systems security engineering professional. CISSP®-ISSEP is the guide for incorporating security into projects, applications, business processes, and all information systems. Security professionals are hungry for workable methodologies and best practices that can be used to integrate security into all facets of business operations. The SSE model taught in the IATF portion of the course is a guiding light in the field of information security and the incorporation of security into all information systems.

    Attendees to TN-812: Information Systems Secuirty Engineering Professional (ISSEP) will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

    No Events

    Duration: 5 Days

    Course Objectives:

    • Systems Security Engineering
    • Certification and Accreditation
    • Technical Management
    • U.S. Government Information Assurance Governance

    Prerequisites:

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    User: fsarisen

    Instructor comments: Thank you Tim for all the great information! I am confident that I'll do well on the ICND exam.


    User: storoy30

    Instructor comments: The instructor, Tim Burkard, was very knowledgeable on the course material and skilled at explain more complex ideas.


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    Course Overview:

    Every programmer must keep up with the latest tools and techniques. This course will help you push your skills to the next level and become a more accomplished programmer.  Advanced PERL Programming teaches you all the complex techniques for production-ready PERL programs and explains concepts such as introspection, overriding built-ins, extending PERL's OO model, and testing your code for greater stability.

    Attendees to P-415: Advanced PERL Programming will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

    No Events

    Duration: 5 Days

    Course Objectives:

    • Advanced Techniques
    • Parsing Techniques
    • Templating Tools
    • Objects, Databases, and Applications
    • Natural Language Tools
    • PERL and Natural Languages
    • Handling English Text
    • Modules for Parsing English
    • Categorization and Extraction
    • PERL and Unicode
    • POE
    • Programming in an Event-Driven Environment
    • Testing
    • Keeping Tests and Code Together
    • Inline Extensions
    • Just Another PERL Hacker

    Prerequisites:

     

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