EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND)

CND Certified Network Defender EC-Council Official Training

On this accelerated 4 day Certified Network Defender course you will develop your understanding of network security technologies and operations.

We live in a digital age where cyber crime poses an ever increasing threat to individuals and businesses alike. In order to prevent costly and destructive breaches, you and your organisation must be appropriately skilled and aware of the potential threats. The CND course will teach you the critical skills necessary to protect detect and respond to cyber attacks.

Your EC-Council certified instructor will employ Firebrand’s unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique, making use of theoretical content as well as hands-on tasks on major network security tools and techniques. Made up of 50% practical work this course will provide network administrators with real-world expertise on current network security technologies and operations such as:

9x Accredited Training Centre of the Year

Firebrand Training has again won the EC-Council Accredited Training Centre of the Year Award, from a Training Partner network that has more than 700 training centres across 107 countries. This extends a record-breaking run of successive awards to nine years.

Jay Bavisi, President of EC-Council said: “The annual EC-Council Awards highlights the commitment and achievements of our global partners and trainers that have contributed to the information security community.”

EC-Council's CND certification is accredited by the American National Standard Institute (ANSI). Organisations with ANSI accreditation are required to undergo stringent quality reviews and assessments. EC-Council is one of just a handful of certification bodies to achieve ANSI accreditation.

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Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

You'll be certified in just 4 days. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals. No hidden extras
Pass first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style 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 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 72,589 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business
You'll do more than study Firebrand's courseware. We use practical exercises to make sure you can apply your new knowledge to the work environment. Our instructors use demonstrations and real-world experience to keep the day interesting and engaging

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Get certified 20% faster: Get trained in just 4 days compared with 5 days on other traditional courses. This means you’ll be back at work sooner, applying your new found skills.
EC-Council Official Curriculum: You will have access to official EC-Council curriculum, which means the content will be the most current and up-to-date.
EC-Council Certified Instructors: Our EC-Council instructors have years of industry-relevant knowledge, which can be used to provide valuable context to the course material.
Lecture | Lab | Review: This Firebrand technique employs a mixture of theoretical and practical work designed to help you retain information and develop the skills to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need:

Intensive group instruction
One-on-one instruction attention
Hands-on labs
Lab partner and group exercises
Question and answer drills
Independent study

This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering training. Courses that include certification come with a Certification Guarantee. Pass first time or train again for free (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs). We do not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes.

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In preparing you to become a Certified Network Defender, the CND course will cover the following domains in Cyber defence:

Module 02: Network Security Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks

Essential Terminologies
Network Security Concerns
Network Security Vulnerabilities
Network Reconnaissance Attacks
Network Access Attacks
Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks
Distributed Denial-of-Service Attack (DDoS)
Malware Attacks

Module 03: Network Security Controls, Protocols, and Devices

Fundamental Elements of Network Security
Network Security Controls
User Identification, Authentication, Authorisation and Accounting
Types of Authorisation Systems
Authorisation Principles
Cryptography
Security Policy
Network Security Devices
Network Security Protocols

Module 04: Network Security Policy Design and Implementation

What is Security Policy?
Internet Access Policies
Acceptable-Use Policy
User-Account Policy
Remote-Access Policy
Information-Protection Policy
Firewall-Management Policy
Special-Access Policy
Network-Connection Policy
Business-Partner Policy
Email Security Policy
Passwords Policy
Physical Security Policy
Information System Security Policy
Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) Policy
Software/Application Security Policy
Data Backup Policy
Confidential Data Policy
Data Classification Policy
Internet Usage Policies
Server Policy
Wireless Network Policy
Incidence Response Plan (IRP)
User Access Control Policy
Switch Security Policy
Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDS/IPS) Policy
Personal Device Usage Policy
Encryption Policy
Router Policy
Security Policy Training and Awareness
ISO Information Security Standards
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Information Security Acts: Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX)
Information Security Acts: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
Information Security Acts: The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
Other Information Security Acts and Laws

Module 05: Physical Security

Physical Security
Access Control Authentication Techniques
Physical Security Controls
Other Physical Security Measures
Workplace Security
Personnel Security: Managing Staff Hiring and Leaving Process
Laptop Security Tool: EXO5
Environmental Controls
Physical Security: Awareness /Training
Physical Security Checklists

Module 06: Host Security

Host Security
OS Security
Linux Security
Securing Network Servers
Hardening Routers and Switches
Application/software Security
Data Security
Virtualisation Security

Module 07: Secure Firewall Configuration and Management

Firewalls and Concerns
What Firewalls Does?
What should you not Ignore?: Firewall Limitations
How Does a Firewall Work?
Firewall Rules
Types of Firewalls
Firewall Technologies
Firewall Topologies
Firewall Rule Set & Policies
Firewall Implementation
Firewall Administration
Firewall Logging and Auditing
Firewall Anti-evasion Techniques
Why Firewalls are Bypassed?
Full Data Traffic Normalisation
Data Stream-based Inspection
Vulnerability-based Detection and Blocking
Firewall Security Recommendations and Best Practices
Firewall Security Auditing Tools

Module 08: Secure IDS Configuration and Management

Intrusions and IDPS
IDS
Types of IDS Implementation
IDS Deployment Strategies
Types of IDS Alerts
IPS
IDPS Product Selection Considerations
IDS Counterparts

Module 09: Secure VPN Configuration and Management

Understanding Virtual Private Network (VPN)
How VPN works?
Why to Establish VPN ?
VPN Components
VPN Concentrators
Types of VPN
VPN Categories
Selecting Appropriate VPN
VPN Core Functions
VPN Technologies
VPN Topologies
Common VPN Flaws
VPN Security
Quality Of Service and Performance in VPNs

Module 10: Wireless Network Defense

Wireless Terminologies
Wireless Networks
Wireless Standard
Wireless Topologies
Typical Use of Wireless Networks
Components of Wireless Network
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Encryption
WPA2 Encryption
WEP vs. WPA vs. WPA2
Wi-Fi Authentication Method
Wi-Fi Authentication Process Using a Centralised Authentication Server
Wireless Network Threats
Bluetooth Threats
Wireless Network Security
Wi-Fi Discovery Tools
Locating Rogue Access points
Protecting from Denial-of-Service Attacks: Interference
Assessing Wireless Network Security
Wi-Fi Security Auditing Tool: AirMagnet WiFi Analyser
WPA Security Assessment Tool
Wi-Fi Vulnerability Scanning Tools
Deploying Wireless IDS (WIDS) and Wireless IPS (WIPS)
WIPS Tool
Configuring Security on Wireless Routers
Additional Wireless Network Security Guidelines

Module 11: Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis

Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis(Introduction)
Network Monitoring: Positioning your Machine at Appropriate Location
Network Traffic Signatures
Packet Sniffer: Wireshark
Detecting OS Fingerprinting Attempts
Detecting PING Sweep Attempt
Detecting ARP Sweep/ ARP Scan Attempt
Detecting TCP Scan Attempt
Detecting SYN/FIN DDOS Attempt
Detecting UDP Scan Attempt
Detecting Password Cracking Attempts
Detecting FTP Password Cracking Attempts
Detecting Sniffing (MITM) Attempts
Detecting the Mac Flooding Attempt
Detecting the ARP Poisoning Attempt
Additional Packet Sniffing Tools
Network Monitoring and Analysis
Bandwidth Monitoring

Module 12: Network Risk and Vulnerability Management

What is Risk?
Risk Levels
Risk Matrix
Key Risk Indicators(KRI)
Risk Management Phase
Enterprise Network Risk Management
Vulnerability Management

Module 13: Data Backup and Recovery

Introduction to Data Backup
RAID (Redundant Array Of Independent Disks) Technology
Storage Area Network (SAN)
Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Selecting Appropriate Backup Method
Choosing the Right Location for Backup
Backup Types
Conducting Recovery Drill Test
Data Recovery
Windows Data Recovery Tool
RAID Data Recovery Services
SAN Data Recovery Software
NAS Data Recovery Services

Module 14: Network Incident Response and Management

Incident Handling and Response
Incident Response Team Members: Roles and Responsibilities
First Responder
Incident Handling and Response Process
Overview of IH&R Process Flow

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You will sit the Certified Network Defender (CND) 312-38 exam on-site as part of the course. This is covered by your Certification Guarantee.

Exam Title: CND
Exam code: 312-38
Number of questions: 100
Duration: 4 Hours
Availability: ECC Exam
Test Format: Interactive Multiple Choice Questions

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On this accelerated, all-inclusive course you'll get:

EC-Council CND Certified Instructor
Access to the official EC-Council Official Curriculum
Instructor-led CND exam preparation
EC-Council CND exam, which you'll take on the final day of the course

When you achieve your CND certification, you will be awarded a digital badge. This can be downloaded from EC-Council’s Aspen Portal.

Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.

Our Accelerated Learning Programmes include:

Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)^TM Delivery
Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software including MeasureUp *
Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
Examination vouchers **
On site testing ***
Accommodation, all meals, unlimited beverages, snacks and tea / coffee****
Transportation to/from designated local railway stations
Examination Passing Policy

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.

Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.

Firebrand goes digital

We’re currently migrating from printed to digital courseware. Some courseware is already available in digital, while other books remain in printed form. To find out if this course is digital, call us on 080 80 800 888.

There are several benefits of easy-to-use digital courseware: downloads are immediate, and you’ll always have your courseware available wherever you are. You won’t need to wait for a printed book to be delivered before you start learning – and it’s better for the environment. You can choose to download the courseware to your own device, or borrow one of ours.

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Examination Passing Policy

Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.

Please note

* Not on all courses
** Examination vouchers are not included for the following courses: GIAC, CREST and CISSP CBK Review. Exam vouchers may also not be included for Apprentices and will require a separate purchase by an employer due to Education and Skills Funding Agency guidelines.
*** On site testing is not included for our GIAC, CREST or ITIL Managers and Revision Certification Courses
**** Accommodation not included on the CISSP CBK Review Seminar

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

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites?

Don’t worry - we’ll discuss your technical background, experience and qualifications to determine whether this accelerated course suits you.

Just call us on 080 80 800 888 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants.

Firebrand is an immersive environment and requires commitment. Some prerequisites are simply guidelines; you may find your unique experience, attitude and determination enables you to succeed on your accelerated course.

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EC-Council Course Dates

EC-Council - Certified Network Defender (CND)
Start	Finish	Status	Book now
26/11/2019 (Tuesday)	29/11/2019 (Friday)	Finished
16/3/2020 (Monday)	19/3/2020 (Thursday)	Open	Book now
15/6/2020 (Monday)	18/6/2020 (Thursday)	Open	Book now

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