• Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

The Certified Network Defender (CND) Training course equips IT professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to protect, detect, and respond to network security threats. Covering a wide range of topics including network security technologies, risk management, and incident response, this course emphasizes hands-on experience with real-world scenarios.

Participants will learn to implement effective network defense strategies, manage security infrastructure, and troubleshoot network issues. Designed for those seeking to enhance their network security expertise, the CND Training prepares candidates for the CND certification exam, validating their capability to safeguard organizational networks against evolving cyber threats.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you will be able to:

  • Understanding network security management
  • Establishing network security policies and procedures
  • Windows and Linux security administration
  • Setting up mobile and IoT device security
  • Implementing data security techniques on networks
  • Embedding virtualization technology security
  • Determining cloud and wireless security
  • Deploying and using risk assessment tools
  • Learn basics of first response and forensics
  • Understanding indicators of Compromise, Attack, and Exposures (IoC, IoA, IoE)
  • Building threat intelligence capabilities
  • Establishing and monitoring log management
  • Implementing endpoint security
  • Configuring optimum firewall solutions
  • Understanding and using IDS/IPS technologies
  • Establishing Network Authentication, Authorization, Accounting (AAA)

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.