Certified Network Defense (CND) v3

EC-Council’s Certified Network Defender (C|ND) is an essential vendor-neutral network security certification for every IT and systems administrator who needs to operate with a secure mindset.

Students will learn the critical skills required to defend their networks and operating environments across local networks, endpoints, cloud infrastructure, applications, OT, and Mobile. They will also acquire knowledge of effective proper log analysis, network traffic monitoring, basic investigation and response, as well as business continuity and disaster recovery. Additionally, they will dive into threats, analyzing the attack surface, and studying threat prediction and threat intelligence as it relates to their administration and defense responsibilities.

Often referred to as blue-teaming, C|NDs will be able to apply defense and countermeasure strategies in their organizations, playing a critical role not only in attack prevention but also in detection, response, and remediation as they configure networks and systems to operate securely.

The C|ND program will cover the concepts and fortify skills through hands-on practice across over 100+ labs delivered on live target machines. The C|ND program designed by industry experts prepares network defenders with strategic, technological, and operational network security capabilities, enabling them to design, develop, and maintain secure networks.

Course Objectives

In this course, you will learn how to:

• Plan and administer network security for organizations
• Recognize security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Design and implement network security policies
• Apply security principles in distributed and mobile computing environment
• Implement Identity and Access Management, encryption, and network segmentation
• Manage Windows and Linux Security Administration
• Address security risks in mobile devices and IoT
• Implement strong data security techniques
• Manage security in virtualization technologies and cloud platforms
• Implement wireless network security
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments
• Provide first response to security incidents
• Identify Indicators of Compromise and Attack
• Integrate threat intelligence for proactive defense
• Conduct Attack Surface Analysis
• Assist in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning
• Monitor network traffic and perform log management
• Manage proxy, content filtering, and troubleshoot network issues
• Harden security of endpoints and select firewall solutions
• Configure IDS/IPS for enhanced security
• Maintain an inventory of network devices
• Provide security awareness guidance and training
• Manage AAA for network devices
• Review audit logs and analyze security anomalies
• Maintain and configure security platforms
• Evaluate security products and operations procedures
• Identify and classify organizational assets
• Implement system integrity monitoring tools
• Understand EDR/XDR and UEBA solutions
• Conduct PIA processes for privacy assessment
• Collaborate on threat hunting and incident response
• Understand SOAR platforms in cybersecurity operations
• Integrate Zero Trust principles into security architectures
• Stay updated on emerging cyber threats
• Understand the role of AI/ML in cyber defense

Who Should Attend?

• Students/IT Professionals/Any other industry professionals planning a career in cybersecurity
• Anyone who wants to start a career in the blue team and network security

Course Prerequisites

To begin with the training program, students should have fundamental knowledge of networking concepts.

Course Outline

• Module 01: Network Attacks and Defense Strategies
• Module 02: Administrative Network Security
• Module 03: Technical Network Security
• Module 04: Network Perimeter Security
• Module 05: Endpoint Security – Windows Systems
• Module 06: Endpoint Security – Linux Systems
• Module 07: Endpoint Security – Mobile Devices
• Module 08: Endpoint Security – IoT Devices
• Module 09: Administrative Application Security
• Module 10: Data Security
• Module 11: Enterprise Virtual Network Security
• Module 12: Enterprise Cloud Security
• Module 13: Enterprise Wireless Network Security
• Module 14: Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis
• Module 15: Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis
• Module 16: Incident Response and Forensics Investigation
• Module 17: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
• Module 18: Risk Anticipation with Risk Management
• Module 19: Threat Assessment with Attack Surface Analysis
• Module 20: Threat Prediction with Cyber Threat Intelligence

Inclusion

• 05 Day Certified Instructor-led training
• Digital courseware and study materials
• Certificate of completion
• Hands-on labs and interactive exercises
• Enjoy job placement assistance for the first 12 months after course completion.
• This course is eligible for CCS Learning Academy’s Learn and Earn Program: get a tuition fee refund of up to 50% if you are placed in a job through CCS Global Tech’s Placement Division*
• Government and Private pricing available.*

*For more details call: 858-208-4141 or email: training@ccslearningacademy.com; sales@ccslearningacademy.com