EC-Council Certified Network Defender® (CND® v3)

On this EC-Council Certified Network Defender® v3 course, you will learn about the tools, technologies and techniques needed to defend and strengthen your network against a new age of hackers and develop your understanding of network security technologies and operations.

At Firebrand, we are proud to be an EC-Council Platinum Partner & Accredited Training Centre. By studying with us, you'll gain access to the latest curriculum, learn from certified instructors, and take the official CND® 312-38 exam at the Firebrand Training Centre after your course, covered by our Certification Guarantee.

On this course, you will delve into:

• Network Defense & Policy Management: planning and administering, policy design, regulatory compliance, asset & risk management
• Perimeter, Access, and Data Protection: access control & IAM, perimeter security, cryptography & segmentation, Zero Trust architecture principles, data security
• Endpoint, Cloud, and Wireless Security: OS Administration, mobile & IoT, virtualization & cloud, wireless security
• Threat Detection, Monitoring, and Analysis: Indicators of Compromise (IoC), attack surface analysis, emerging tech
• Incident Response & Business Continuity: first response, disaster recovery, threat intelligence & hunting

CND® is designed for all cybersecurity roles and anyone looking to build a career in cybersecurity, especially those working as:

• Network Administrators/Engineers
• Network Security Administrators/Engineers/Analysts
• Cyber Security Engineers
• Security Analysts
• Network Defence Technicians
• Security Operators

• Module 1: Network Attacks and Defense Strategies
• Module 2: Administrative Network Security
• Module 3: Technical Network Security
• Module 4: Network Perimeter Security
• Module 5: Endpoint Security-Windows Systems
• Module 6: Endpoint Security-Linux Devices
• Module 7: Endpoint Security-Mobile Devices
• Module 8: Endpoint Security-IoT Devices
• Module 9: Administrative Application Security
• Module 10: Data Security
• Module 11: Enterprise Virtual Network Security
• Module 12: Enterprise Cloud Network 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 Forensic 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

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

EC-Council CND® v3 exam (312-38 ECC)

• Exam code: 312-38 (ECC Exam)
• Number of questions: 100
• Duration: 4 hours
• Format: Multiple-choice

Passing score: In order to maintain the high integrity of our certification exams, EC-Council Exams are provided in multiple forms (i.e., different question banks). Each form is carefully analyzed through beta testing with an appropriate sample group under the purview of a committee of subject matter experts that ensure that each of our exams not only have academic rigor but also have “real world” applicability. We also have a process to determine the difficulty rating of each question. The individual rating then contributes to an overall “Cut Score” for each exam form. To ensure each form has equal assessment standards, cut scores are set on a “per exam form” basis. Depending on which exam form is challenged, cut scores can range from 60% to 85%.

There are currently no prerequisites for this course, but having a basic understanding of Network Security will help.

What is the CND® exam like? What is the cost?

The EC-Council Certified Network Defender® (CND®) exam is designed to test the skills and knowledge of professionals responsible for protecting, detecting, and responding to network security threats. It focuses on real-world Network Defense strategies, practical defense techniques, and the ability to manage network security infrastructure.

This complex exam consists of 100 multiple-choice scenario-based questions to be answered in 4 hours. The questions test both theoretical knowledge and practical application of Network Defense. The CND® exam is considered intermediate in terms of difficulty, less difficult than the CEH®, but requires a solid understanding of the exam topics and careful preparation.

At Firebrand, the CND® exam cost is included in the course fee; in addition, delegates also enjoy the Certification Guarantee: if they don't pass the exam the first time, they can take the course again for free within a year of their first one, only paying for accommodation, the exam, and incidental costs.

Six reasons to sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Three training options. Choose between residential classroom-based, live online, or city-centre courses
• All-inclusive course. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. Our expert instructors cover exclusive additional materials not taught through the official curriculum
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style compared to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 145,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply to online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

Are you ready for the course? 

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Your course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.