EC-Council Certified Network Defender (C|ND)

Course Overview

Empower your network defense skills with the Certified Network Defender (C|ND) course. Learn to safeguard networks against cyber threats with practical expertise. Join us and become a certified network defender, equipped to protect organizations in today's evolving digital landscape.

This course empowers network administrators to pinpoint areas within organisations requiring scrutiny for security vulnerabilities. Through hands-on training, we equip you with the skills to proactively reduce, prevent, and mitigate risks within networks. Our Certified Network Defender (CND) course follows the protect, detect, respond, and predict methodology, ensuring comprehensive network security expertise.

Who is this course for?

• IT professionals specialising in network security
• Network administrators
• Security analysts
• Cybersecurity professionals
• IT managers
• Anyone interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills in network security

Benefits of the Course

• Preparation for Certification: Comprehensive training to help you pass the C|ND certification exam.
• Hands-on Experience: Engage in practical exercises and real-world simulations.
• Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced network security professionals.
• Career Advancement: Enhance your career prospects with a recognised certification.

Course Options

• Virtual Classroom: Participate in live, instructor-led sessions from the comfort of your home or office.
• On-site Classroom: Join us in person at one of our training centres for an immersive learning experience.

Course Duration

• 5 Days: Comprehensive training covering all aspects of network defense.

What you need to know

The course is structured around practical skills and intensive lab work, aligning with the security education frameworks of the National Infocomm Competency Framework (NICF) and the National Initiative of Cybersecurity Education (NICE). Additionally, it maps to global job roles and Department of Defense (DoD) positions for system/network administrators.

What You'll Learn

• Managing network security effectively
• Implementing network security policies and procedures
• Administering security for both Windows and Linux systems
• Securing mobile and IoT devices
• Employing data security techniques
• Ensuring security in virtualization technology
• Safeguarding cloud and wireless networks
• Utilizing risk assessment tools
• Understanding the basics of first response and forensics
• Recognizing Indicators of Compromise (IoC), Attack (IoA), and Exposure (IoE)
• Harnessing threat intelligence capabilities
• Managing and analyzing logs effectively
• Enhancing endpoint security measures
• Implementing firewall solutions
• Deploying IDS/IPS technologies
• Implementing Network Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) protocols

Course Structure

This course will provide in-depth coverage of the following topics:

• Network Attacks and Defence Strategies

• Administrative Network Security

• Technical Network Security

• Network Perimeter Security

• Endpoint Security - Windows Systems

• Endpoint Security - Linux Systems

• Endpoint Security - Mobile Devices

• Endpoint Security - IoT Devices

• Administrative Application Security

• Data Security

• Enterprise Virtual Network Security

• Enterprise Cloud Network Security

• Enterprise Wireless Network Security

• Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis

• Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis

• Incident Response and Forensic Investigation

• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

• Risk Anticipation with Risk Management

• Threat Assessment with Attack Surface Analysis

• Threat Prediction with Cyber Threat Intelligence