CERTIFIED NETWORK DEFENDER
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About the course
CERTIFIED NETWORK DEFENDER
OVERVIEW OF THIS CERTIFIED NETWORK DEFENDER COURSE
About the course
These days IT security is a top priority for businesses all over the world. Employers are investing heavily in highly skilled individuals to help protect their organisations and customers from threats to the network. As a certified Network Administrator it is your job to help protect, detect and respond to those threats.
The CND certification is perfect for IT professionals who wish to improve their expertise and career prospects in the rapidly expanding field of network security. You will gain a fundamental understanding of how networks operate, understand what software is automating and how to analyse the subject material. Not only will this course take you up a step in the career ladder but it opens up a whole host of training opportunities to help you move through the ranks.
The Certified Network Defender certification will impart the necessary knowledge to do the following:
- Analysis and Vulnerability Scanning
- Identification of Viruses
- Secure IDS, VPM and Firewall Configuration
- Application of Network Security Controls
Perimeter Appliances
This certification is held in high regard as finding vulnerabilities and ensuring that they are addressed appropriately can substantially strengthen the networks and systems of any organisation. Given the frequency with which businesses and individuals are attacked, this is not something to be taken lightly and prevention of such attacks are always better than trying to recover from one, as the damage that has been done can very often be irreparable.
COURSE CERTIFICATION DETAILS
EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) Course Assessment
The Certified Network Defender (CND) course is accredited by the EC-Council and is an internationally recognised certification. In order to earn your CND qualification you will need to undergo official CND training from an accredited training provider and then pass the Network Defender exam at an authorised testing centre.
EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) Course Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites to study the CND course but it is advised that you have an understanding of operating systems, TCP/IP and networking.
IS THE CERTIFIED NETWORK DEFENDER COURSE FOR ME?
Career Path Opportunities
The EC-Council Certified Network Defender course is suited for anyone looking to work in any of the following roles:
IT Security Officer
IT Security Auditor
Network Administrator
Network Security Administrator
IT Security Analyst
Network Defense Technician
CND Analyst
Security Operator
Threat and Vulnerability Analyst
Web Security Engineer
COURSE CURRICULUM
CND
Module 01: Computer Network and Defense Fundamentals
Module 02: Network Security Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks
Module 03: Network Security Controls, Protocols, and Devices
Module 04: Network Security Policy Design and Implementation
Module 05: Physical Security
Module 06: Host Security
Module 07: Secure Firewall Configuration and Management
Module 08: Secure IDS Configuration and Management
Module 09: Secure VPN Configuration and Management
Module 10: Wireless Network Defense
Module 11: Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis
Module 12: Network Risk and Vulnerability Management
Module 13: Data Backup and Recovery
Module 14: Network Incident Response and Management