Certified Network Defender (CND) is a vendor-neutral, hands-on, network security certification training program designed to prepare network administrators on network security technologies and operations to attain Defense-in-Depth network security preparedness.
This program covers the protect, detect and respond approach to network security through 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 over 10 GB of network security best practices, assessments and protection tools. The kit also contains templates for various network policies and white papers for additional learning.
Learning Objectives
Prepares learners to take the CND (312-38) exam.
Framework Connections
- Cyberspace Intelligence
- Design and Development
- Implementation and Operation
- Oversight and Governance
- Protection and Defense
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Risk Management
- Systems Analysis
- Incident Response
- All-Source Analysis
- Exploitation Analysis
- Targets
- Cybersecurity Management
- Strategic Planning and Policy
Feedback
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