EC Council Certified Network Defender C|ND
 
EC-Council Certified Network Defender CND Training
The Certified Network Defender (CND) is a vendor-neutral, hands-on training program that provides comprehensive network security certification. The program is built on a skills-based, lab-intensive approach grounded in the security education frameworks developed by the National Infocomm Competency Framework (NICF) and the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE). It aligns with global job roles and the Department of Defense (DoD) roles for system and network administrators.
 
The course equips network administrators with the skills to assess parts of an organization for security vulnerabilities and implement strategies to reduce, prevent, and manage risks. The CND curriculum embraces a protect, detect, respond, and predict framework for network security.
 
Course Overview:
CND Module 00: Introduction
CND Module 01: Computer Network and Defense Fundamentals
CND Module 02: Network Security Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks
CND Module 03: Network Security Controls, Protocols, and Devices
CND Module 04: Network Security Policy Design and Implementation
CND Module 05: Physical Security
CND Module 06: Host Security
CND Module 07: Secure Firewall Configuration and Management
CND Module 08: Secure IDS Configuration and Management
CND Module 09: Secure VPN Configuration and Management
CND Module 10: Wireless Network Defense
CND Module 11: Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis
CND Module 12: Network Risk and Vulnerability Management
CND Module 13: Data Backup and Recovery
CND Module 14: Network Incident Response and Management
 
Instructor Resources:
CNDv9 Instructor Guide and Lab Setup Manuals (HyperV, VMware)
Instructor Slides for each module
 
Lab Manuals:
Detailed lab manuals for each module, emphasizing hands-on practice in network defense techniques.
 
Lab Tools:
A comprehensive list of tools and additional reference materials are provided to facilitate practical learning and application of the course content.
 
This program is ideal for aspiring and current network administrators who seek to strengthen their capabilities in network security and gain recognized credentials in this critical field.