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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Upcoming Events

  • CT-215: Cloud+
    • 01/05/2026 – 01/09/2026
    • San Antonio
  • TN-965 Windows Security Automation with Powershell
    • 01/05/2026 – 01/09/2026
    • San Antonio
  • TN-715: Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
    • 01/12/2026 – 01/16/2026
    • San Antonio
  • AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
    • 01/20/2026 – 01/23/2026
    • San Antonio
  • IT-113: IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v4 – Foundations Course
    • 01/20/2026 – 01/23/2026
    • 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:

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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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    Course Overview:

    Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) is an instructor-led course. This five-day course focuses on the necessity of a comprehensive security policy and how it affects the posture of the network.  TechNow students each get a Cisco Switch, Router, and an ASA.  The in the classrom hardware hands-on component of this course is a priority.  Using instructor-led discussions, extensive hands-on lab exercises, and supplemental materials, this course allows learners to understand common security concepts, and deploy basic security techniques utilizing a variety of popular security appliances within a “real-life” network infrastructure.  TechNow is an Authorized VUE testing partner and this course concludes with the student taking the 210-260 IINS Cisco Certification Exam.

    Duration: 5 days
    Audience:  Cisco Network Administrators.  This course is an excellent precursor to Palo Alto Network Firewall Training
    DoD 8140:  Not Mandated
    Course Prerequisites:  CCNA

    Course Objectives:

    • Describe common network security concepts
    • Secure routing and switching infrastructure
    • Deploy basic authentication, authorization and accounting services
    • Deploy basic firewalling services
    • Deploy basic site-to-site and remote access VPN services
    • Describe the use of more advanced security services such as intrusion protection, content security and identity management

    Attendees to N-325: Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

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    Course Overview:

    TechNow's CISSP 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 Information Systems Security Professional exam.  The exam covers (ISC)²'s 8 Domains from the Common Body of Knowledge, which encompass the whole of information security.

    This course is an intense 10 day program that ensures the student passes the CISSP exam on the first try.  We encourage our students to take the exam within a week after course completion.  The goal for this course is a pass rate of one and done.  Our high pass rate reflects the dedication of TechNow's students and our commitment to a ten day program that many in the industry do in 5 days.  TechNow has a proven CISSP track record that you can depend on.

    Attendees to TN-815: CISSP Certification Preparation Seminar will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

     

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    Dates/Locations:

    Date/Time Event
    03/16/2026 - 03/27/2026
    08:00 -16:00
    TN-8150: CISSP Certification Preparation Seminar
    TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

    Duration: 10 Days

    Course Objectives:

    Our CISSP Professional training program covers the 8 Domains of the CBK in-depth with an emphasis on rigorous exam preparation.

    • Security and Risk Management (Security, Risk, Compliance, Law, Regulations, Business Continuity)
    • Asset Security (Protecting Security of Assets)
    • Security Engineering (Engineering and Management of Security)
    • Communications and Network Security (Designing and Protecting Network Security)
    • Identity and Access Management (Controlling Access and Managing Identity)
    • Security Assessment and Testing (Designing, Performing, and Analyzing Security Testing)
    • Security Operations (Foundational Concepts, Investigations, Incident Management, Disaster Recovery)
    • Software Development Security (Understanding, Applying, and Enforcing Software Security) 

    Prerequisites:

    To qualify for this CISSP training program you must first qualify for the CISSP exam, which requires:

    • 4 years of experience in the information security field
    • or 3 years experience & a college degree 

    Contact TechNow to verify that you qualify.

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    Course Overview:

    Windows Forensic Analysis is a hands-on course that covers digital forensics of the Microsoft Windows operating system.  The collection and analysis of data tracking user based activity that can be used for internal purposes or legal litigation.  TechNow has the student analyze many data images for various Windows operating systems, as current as Windows 8.1, Windows 10  in an environment that uses many Cloud technologies such as  Office365, Skydrive, Sharepoint, Exchange Online, and Windows Phone.

    This is not death by power point. The course is aligned with digital forensic investigators and executing hands-on labs. Lecture and labs walk the student through the knowledge required to truly understand the mechanics of Windows Forensic Analysis.

    Attendees to TN-909: Windows Forensic Analysis will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Date/Locations:

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    Duration: 5 days

    Course Objectives:

    • Windows Operating System Components
    • Core Forensic Principles
    • Live Response and Triage-Based Acquisition Techniques
    • Windows Image Mounting and Examination
    • Memory, Pagefile, Filesystems
    • Data and Metadata
    • Profiling systems and users
    • Tracking USB and BYOD
    • Log and Registry Analysis
    • User Communications
    • Email Forensics
    • Browser Forensics
    • Reporting and  Presentation

    Course Prerequisites:

    • Windows and Security Experience

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