N-315: Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks

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:

No Events

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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TN-225: Network+ Skills Class

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:

No Events

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:

A+ Skills Course or A+ Certification Course is recommended

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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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PA-212: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Configure Extended Features (EDU-205)

Course Overview: PA-212: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Configure Extended Features (EDU-205) Training Class is a two-day course that teaches students to configure and manage the entire line of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls. Students also will be instructed on the basics of implementing and managing GlobalProtect™ and active/ active high availability. Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of how to optimize their visibility and control of applications, users, and content. This course prepares the student for Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE). Through hands-on training, students learn high end skills of how to integrate Palo Alto next-generation firewalls into their network infrastructure. This is not a virtualized theoretical course. This is hands-on, real world instruction, directly relevant to the DoD and Commercial implementations of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls.

Each student is issued a physical Palo Alto firewall and a Cisco layer 3 switch at their desk. Real hardware per student for real experience and real skill development. TechNow provides a very comprehensive client infrastructure that includes Windows, Linux, and multiple packet sniffer agents.

This course sets up the foundation for the three day course PA-243: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Debug and Troubleshoot (EDU-311). The instructor for this course has been a lead in Unix kernel development to implement firewall and intrusion detection technologies. Additionally, the instructor has taught several security appliance products and carries several SANS, ISC2, ISACA, Cisco, Unix, and Windows certifications. Attendees to the PA-212: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Configure Extended Features (EDU-205) Training Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations: No Events

Duration: 2 days

Course Objectives: Students attending this foundational-level training course will gain an in-depth knowledge of how to configure and manage their Palo Alto Networks firewall. Students also will be instructed on the basics of implementing and managing GlobalProtect™ and active/ active high availability. Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of how to optimize their visibility and control of applications, users, and content.

Day 1

Module 0 – Introduction & Overview
Mod 1: Advanced Interface
- Configuration
- Advanced NAT
- Policy-Based
- Forwarding
- Routing Protocols (OSPF)
Mod 2: App-ID™ –
- Custom Applications
- Defining New Application Signatures
- Application Override
Mod 3: Advanced Content-ID™
- Custom Threat Signatures
- Data Filtering
- DoS Protection
- Botnet Report
Mod 4: Advanced User-ID™
- Terminal Server Agent
- Captive Portal
- XML API

Day 2

Mod 5: Quality of Service
- Configuring Quality of Service
Mod 6: GlobalProtect™
- Implementation of GlobalProtect
- Install and Configure Portal, Gateway, and Agents
Mod 7: Monitoring and Reporting
- Log Forwarding
- SNMP
- Reporting
Mod 8: Active/Active High Availability
- Configuring Active/Active HA

Prerequisites:

PA-213: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Install, Configure, and Manage (EDU-201)

This course is in no way associated with Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

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TN-999: Reverse Engineering Malware Course

Course Overview:

This course is designed for professionals that are expected to do malware analysis. 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 Reverse Engineering Malware.

Attendees to TN-999: Reverse Engineering Malware will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Date/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 days

Course Objectives:

Toolkit and Lab Assembly
Malware Code and Behavioral Analysis Fundamentals
Malicious Static and Dynamic Code Analysis
Collecting/Probing System and Network Activities
Analysis of Malicious Document Files
Analyzing Protected Executables
Analyzing Web-Based Malware
DLL Construction and API Hooking
Common Windows Malware Characteristics in x86 Assembly
Unpacking Protected Malware
In-Depth Analysis of Malicious Browser Scripts, Flash Programs and Office
In-Depth Analysis of Malicious Executables
Windows x86 Assembly Code Concepts for Revers-Engineering Memory Forensics for Rootkit Analysis

Prerequisites:

Strong understanding of core systems and network concepts
Exposure to programming and assembly concepts
Comfortable with command line access

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User: marcus.osullivan

Instructor comments: Good stuff. I like the beginning half where there was help from an additional instructor to facilitate fixing computer errors that inevitably popped up.

Facilities comments: The baby deer were neat! I like the resort.

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N-305: CCNA Bootcamp

Course Overview:

TechNow’s Course ensures that you are ready to test for the CCNA Certification. This intensive five-day program is a high end, hands-on, bootcamp using physical routers & switches in classroom. Students will learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify basic IPv4 and IPv6 networks. The course covers configuring network components such as switches, routers, and wireless LAN controllers; managing network devices; and identifying basic security threats. The course also gives you a foundation in network programmability, automation, and software-defined networking. Additionally the course stress tests the students on exam practices that insure the student a successful outcome on the 200-301 CCNA exam.

This course helps you prepare to take the 200-301 Cisco® Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) exam.

Attendees to N-305: CCNA Bootcamp will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Date/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 days

Course Objectives:

- Identify the components of a computer network and describe their basic characteristics
- Understand the model of host-to-host communication
- Describe the features and functions of the Cisco Internetwork Operating Systems (IOS) software
- Describe LANs and the role of switches within LANs
- Describe Ethernet as the network access layer of TCP/IP and describe the operation of switches
- Install a switch and perform the initial configuration
- Describe the TCP/IP Internet layer, IPv4, its addressing scheme, and subnetting
- Describe the TCP/IP Transport layer and Application layer
- Explore functions of routing
- Implement basic configuration on a Cisco router
- Explain host-to-host communications across switches and routers
- Identify and resolve common switched network issues and common problems associated with IPv4 addressing
- Describe IPv6 main features and addresses, and configure and verify basic IPv6 connectivity
- Describe the operation, benefits, and limitations of static routing
- Describe, implement, and verify Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and trunks
- Describe the application and configuration of inter-VLAN routing
- Explain the basics of dynamic routing protocols and describe components and terms of Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
- Explain how Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) work
- Configure link aggregation using EtherChannel
- Describe the purpose of Layer 3 redundancy protocols
- Describe basic WAN and VPN concepts
- Describe the operation of Access Control Lists (ACLs) and their applications in the network
- Configure Internet access using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) clients and explain and configure Network Address Translation (NAT) on Cisco routers
- Describe basic Quality of Service (QoS) concept
- Describe network and device architectures and introduce virtualization
- Introduce the concept of network programmability and Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
- Configure basic IOS system monitoring tools
- Describe the management of Cisco devices
- Describe the current security threat landscape
- Describe threat defense technologies
- Implement a basic security configuration of the device management plane
- Implement basic steps to harden network devices

Lab Objectives:

- - Get started with Cisco Command-Line Interface (CLI)
  - Observe How a Switch Operates
  - Perform Basic Switch Configuration
  - Implement the Initial Switch Configuration
  - Inspect TCP/IP Applications
  - Configure an Interface on a Cisco Router
  - Configure and Verify Layer 2 Discovery Protocols
  - Implement an Initial Router Configuration
  - Configure Default Gateway
  - Explore Packet Forwarding
  - Troubleshoot switch Media and Port Issues
  - Troubleshoot Port Duplex Issues
  - Configure Basic IPv6 Connectivity
  - Configure and Verify IPv4 Static Routes
  - Configure Iv6 Static Routes
  - Implement IPv4 Static Routing
  - Implement IPv6 Static Routing
  - Configure VLAN and Trunk
  - Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunk
  - Configure a Router on a Stick
  - Implement Multiple VLANs and Basic Routing Between the VLANs
  - Configure and Verify Single-Area OSPF
  - Configure and Verify EtherChannel
  - Improve Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
  - Configure and Verify IPv4 ACLs
  - Implement Numbered and Named IPv4 ACLs
  - Configure a Provider-Assigned IPv4 Address
  - Configure Static NAT
  - Configure Dynamic NAT and Port Address Translation (PAT)
  - Implement PAT
  - Log into the WLC
  - Monitor the WLC
  - Configure a Dynamic (VLAN) Interface
  - Configure a DHCP Scope
  - Configure a WLAN
  - Define a Remote Access Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) Server
  - Explore Management Options
  - Explore the Cisco DNA Center
  - Configure and Verify NTP
  - Configure System Message Logging
  - Create the Cisco IOS Image Backup
  - Upgrade Cisco IOS Image
  - Configure WLAN Using Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) Pre-Shared Key (PSK) Using the GUI
  - Secure Console and Remote Access
  - Enable and Limit Remote Access Connectivity
  - Secure Device Administrative Access
  - Configure and Verify Port Security
  - Implement Device Hardening

Prerequisites:

- - Familiarity in the following networking topics:
    - TCP/IP
    - IP Configuration
    - Peer-to-Peer Networking
    - Subnetting
    - Building a Routing Table
  - It is not required but highly recommended to have the following certifications:
    - Security +
    - Network +

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User: dverzone

Instructor comments: Tim was excellent. He covered all of the required information and went in to greater detail when needed. His instruction was easy to follow, provided learning mnemonics that were easy to retain, and entertaining in a way that help provide easy recall of the information for study.