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Certified Network Defender (CND)
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This comprehensive certification course, aligned with the EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) program, provides an in-depth exploration of network security principles, technologies, and operational practices.
Course objectives
Build practical skills across the key domains covered in Certified Network Defender (CND) (CND).
Network Security Threats, Attacks, and ControlsUnderstand the fundamentals of information security and network security concepts.
- Understand the fundamentals of information security and network security concepts.
- Identify common network security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
- Analyze various types of malware, including viruses, worms, Trojans, and ransomware.
- Explain social engineering techniques and their impact on network security.
- Describe denial-of-service (DoS) and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and their mitigation.
- Identify common wireless network attacks and their countermeasures.
Network Security ManagementImplement and enforce network security policies and procedures.
- Implement and enforce network security policies and procedures.
- Understand risk management frameworks and their application to network security.
- Design and implement secure network architectures and topologies.
- Configure and manage network segmentation using VLANs and subnets.
- Implement security baselines and configuration management for network devices.
- Understand incident response and disaster recovery planning for network security.
Network Security TechnologiesConfigure and manage firewalls (packet filtering, stateful inspection, application layer).
- Configure and manage firewalls (packet filtering, stateful inspection, application layer).
- Implement and manage Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS).
- Deploy and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity.
- Understand and implement Network Access Control (NAC) solutions.
- Configure and manage secure wireless networks (WPA2/3, EAP, RADIUS).
- Implement and manage security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
- Understand and apply cryptographic principles and protocols for network security.
Secure Network Protocols and ServicesSecure common network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and ARP.
- Secure common network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and ARP.
- Implement secure configurations for web services (HTTP/S, SSL/TLS).
- Secure email services (SMTP, POP3, IMAP) and understand email-borne threats.
- Configure secure file transfer protocols (SFTP, SCP).
- Understand and secure network management protocols (SNMP, SSH, Telnet).
- Implement secure authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) services.
Network Security OperationsPerform network traffic monitoring and analysis using various tools.
- Perform network traffic monitoring and analysis using various tools.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on network infrastructure.
- Analyze security logs and alerts to detect and respond to incidents.
- Implement and manage patch management and vulnerability remediation processes.
- Perform forensic analysis on network incidents and collect evidence.
- Develop and execute incident response procedures for network security breaches.
- Understand legal and ethical considerations in network security operations.
Find your DoD 8140 pathway
Explore how this training may align to DoD 8140 work roles and proficiency levels.
About this course
This comprehensive certification course, aligned with the EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) program, provides an in-depth exploration of network security principles, technologies, and operational practices. Participants will gain the specialized knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructures, effectively defend against evolving cyber threats, and respond to security incidents. The curriculum emphasizes a proactive defense strategy, covering critical areas such as network hardening, threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response within a modern enterprise environment.
CND general listing
Training alone does not establish DoD 8140 qualification. Confirm position-specific requirements with your organization.