Course Overview:

TechNow’s Course ensures that you are ready to test for the CCNA Certification. This intensive ten-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 is available for group purchasing with a minimum of 4 students. Please call to get scheduling availability.

Attendees to N-310: CCNA Extended Bootcamp will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Date/Locations:

This course is available for group purchasing with a minimum of 4 students. Please call to get scheduling availability. (210) 733-1093

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Duration: 10 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:

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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-515: Implementing Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Methodologies class you will learn the step by step process that hackers use to assess your enterprise network, probe it & hack into it, utilizing a mixed-platform target 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-515: Implementing Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Methodologies 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  Cybersecurity and Information Assurance 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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Course Overview:

The mark of excellence for a professional certification program is the value and recognition it bestows on the individual who achieves it.  The technical skills & practices the CISA promotes and evaluates are the building blocks of success in the field. Possessing the CISA designation demonstrates proficiency and is the basis for measurement in the profession.  With a growing demand for professionals possessing IS audit, control and security skills, CISA has become a preferred certification program by individuals and organizations around the world.  CISA certification signifies commitment to serving an organization and the IS audit, control and security industry with distinction.  This course will help the student prepare to obtain this credential.

Attendees to TN-822: Certified Information Systmes Auditor (CISA) Seminar will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

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Dates/Locations:

Date/Time Event
12/09/2024 - 12/13/2024
08:00 -16:00
TN-822: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Seminar
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
01/06/2025 - 01/10/2025
08:00 -16:00
TN-822: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Seminar
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
02/10/2025 - 02/14/2025
08:00 -16:00
TN-822: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Seminar
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
05/05/2025 - 05/09/2025
08:00 -16:00
TN-822: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Seminar
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX
10/06/2025 - 10/10/2025
08:00 -16:00
TN-822: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Seminar
TechNow, Inc, San Antonio TX

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

  • The IS Audit Process (10%)
    • Provide IS audit services in accordance with IS audit standards, guidelines, and best practices to assist the organization in ensuring that its information technology and business systems are protected & controlled.
  • IT Governance (15%)
    • Provide assurance that the organization has the structure, policies, accountability, mechanisms and monitoring practices in place to achieve the requirements of corporate governance of IT.
  • System and Infrastructure Life Cycle Management (16%)
    • Provide assurance that the management practices for the development/acquisition, testing, implementation, maintenance and disposal of systems and infrastructure will meet the organization's objectives.
  • IT Service Delivery and Support (14%)
    • Provide assurance that the IT service management practices will ensure the delivery of the level of services required to meet the organization's objectives.
  • Protection of Information Assets (31%)
    • Provide assurance that the security architecture (policies, standards, procedures and controls) ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets.
  • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (14%)
    • Provide assurance that, in the event of a disruption, the business continuity and disaster recovery processes will ensure the timely resumption of IT services, while minimizing the business impact.

Prerequisites:

A minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control & security work experienced is required.  Experience must have been gained within the 10-year period preceding the application date for certification, or within five years from the date of initially passing the examination.

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


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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: PA-243: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Debug and Troubleshoot is a three-day course on how to troubleshoot the full line of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls. Students will receive hands-on experience troubleshooting the security, networking, threat prevention, logging, and reporting features of the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® operating system. Upon completion of this class, students will have an in-depth knowledge of how to troubleshoot visibility and control over applications, users, and content. 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.

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-243: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Debug and Troubleshoot (EDU-311) Training Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations: No Events

Duration: 3 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, including hands-on experience in configuring the security, networking, threat prevention, logging, and reporting features of the Palo Alto Networks Operating System (PAN-OS).

Day 1

  • Module 0 – Introduction & Overview
  • Module 1: Troubleshooting
    • Methodology
  • Module 2: Platform
    • Comparisons When
    • Troubleshooting
  • Module 3: Flow Logic
  • Module 4: Administration
    • Troubleshooting

 

 

Day 2

  • Mod 5: Layer 3
    • Troubleshooting
  • Mod 6: Policy
    • Troubleshooting
  • Mod 7: User-ID™
    • Troubleshooting

Day 3

  • Mod 8: VPN
    • Troubleshooting
  • Mod 9: GlobalProtect™
    • Troubleshooting
  • Mod 10: Performance
    • Troubleshooting

 

Prerequisites:

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

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