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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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    PA-242: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Manage Cyberthreats (EDU-231)

      

     

    Course Overview:  PA-242: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Manage Cyberthreats (EDU-231) Training Class is a two-day course that teaches students strategies in defense against cyberthreats.  Successful completion of this course enables administrators to better understand the threat landscape.  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-242: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Manaage Cyberthreats  (EDU-231) Training Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Dates/Locations:

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    Duration: 2 days

    Course Objectives:   Students attending this training course will gain an understanding of cyberthreats and their characteristics.  Students will learn how to manage cyberthreats using security policies, profiles, and signatures to protect their network against emerging threats.

    Day 1

    • Mod 1: Threat Landscape
      • Advanced Persistent
      • Threats
      • Data Breaches and Tactics
      • Threat Management
      • Strategies
    • Mod 2: Integrated
      • Approach to Threat
      • Protection
      • Integrated Approach to
      • Protection
      • Next-Generation Firewall
      • Advanced Endpoint
      • Protection
    • Mod 3: Network Visibility
      • Zero Trust Model
      • SSL Decryption
      • Decryption Policy
    • Mod 4: Reducing the Attack
      • Surf
      • ection

     

    Day 2

    • Mod 5: Handling Known
      • Threats
      • WildFire Analysis
      • Security Profiles
    • Mod 6: Handling Unknown
      • Traffic and Zero-Day Exploits
      • WildFire
      • Researching Threat Events
      • Identifying Unknown
      • Applications
    • Mod 7: Investigating
      • Breaches
      • Identify IOCs Using
      • App-Scope
      • Log Correlation
      • Finding Infected Host
    • Mod 8: Using Custom
      • Signatures
      • Creating Custom App-IDs
      • Threat Signatures

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    Prerequisites:

    • Students must complete the PA-213: Install, Configure, and Manage course
    • Understanding of network concepts, including routing, switching, and IP addressing
    • In-depth knowledge of port-based security and security technologies such as IPS, proxy, and content filtering

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

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    TN-959: UNIX Security Administrator Course

    Course Overview:

    The  UNIX Security Administrator Prep is a hands-on course that covers how to secure and audit UNIX and Linux operating systems. This includes concepts such as Rootkits, Buffer overflows, and monitoring UNIX/Linux systems.

    Attendees to TN-959: Unix Security Administratorwill receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

    Date/Locations:

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    Duration: 5 days

    Course Objectives:

    • AIDE
    • Apache
    • Best Practices for Kernel Tuning and Warning Banners
    • Boot Services
    • Chroot()
    • DNS- BIND
    • DNSSec
    • Evidence Collection and Preservation
    • Forensic Analysis
    • Forensic Preparation and Incident Handling
    • Host Based Firewalls – iptables
    • Intro to Forensics
    • OS Install and Patching
    • Physical, User Account, and Password Access Control
    • Se Linux
    • Sendmail
    • SSH
    • Stack Smashing
    • Sudo
    • Syslog-NG
    • UNIX Logging

    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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    Instructor comments: Good Stuff. Thanks!

    User: ryuhas

    Instructor comments: Very Good Instructor

    Facilities comments: Facilities was great. Location had a lot to be desired. To much traffic and accidents trying to get here.

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    CT-325: Security+

     

    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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    User: joshjepsen@hotmail.com

    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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