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CND – Certified Network Defender
Course Duration
5 days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
No specific prerequisites are required.
Course Description
Certified Network Defender (CND) is a vendor-neutral, hands-on, instructor-led comprehensive network security certification training program. It is a skills-based, lab intensive program based on a job-task analysis and cybersecurity education framework presented by the National Initiative of Cybersecurity Education (NICE). The course has also been mapped to global job roles and responsibilities and the Department of Defense (DoD) job roles for system/network administrators. The course is designed and developed after extensive market research and surveys.
Learning Objectives
- The program prepares network administrators on network security technologies and operations to attain Defense-in-Depth network security preparedness. It covers the protect, detect and respond approach to network security. The course contains hands-on labs, based on major network security tools and techniques which will provide network administrators real world expertise on current network security technologies and operations. The study-kit provides you with over 10 GB of network security best practices, assessments and protection tools. The kit also contains templates for various network policies and a large number of white papers for additional learning.
Course Outline
1 – Network Attacks and Defense Strategies
2 – Administrative Network Security
3 – Technical Network Security
4 – Network Perimeter Security
5 – Endpoint Security-Windows Systems
6 – Endpoint Security-Linux Systems
7 – Endpoint Security- Mobile Devices
8 – Endpoint Security-IoT Devices
9 – Administrative Application Security
10 – Data Security
11 – Enterprise Virtual Network Security
12 – Enterprise Cloud Security
13 – Wireless Network Security
14 – Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis
15 – Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the CND – Certified Network Defender course cover?
This course covers CND – Certified Network Defender training and best practices. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with an emphasis on practical skills for government and DoD professionals.
How long is IT Dojo's CND – Certified Network Defender training?
IT Dojo's CND – Certified Network Defender training is 5 days. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers CND – Certified Network Defender as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time. Students interact via chat or microphone. Classes are kept small (typically no more than 16 students) to ensure engagement. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
No specific prerequisites are required.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers CND – Certified Network Defender on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule CND – Certified Network Defender for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.