Certified Network Defender (CNDv2) certification is aimed at IT professionals who intend to obtain network security skills and knowledge. It focuses on creating Network Administrators who are trained in protecting, detecting, and responding to threats on the network. These certified defenders know how to devise policies and frameworks, and also understand the mechanisms of how to protect a network. They understand network technologies, traffic, performance, and network utilization, which are important in maintaining an efficient and secure network. Industries use CNDv2 certified individuals to ensure their IT infrastructure is robust and safe from network security threats.

The Certified Network Defender (CNDv2) course aims to equip students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to protect, detect and respond to network attacks. Learning objectives include understanding the fundamentals of network security, familiarizing with various network security policies and protocols, mastering network data and vulnerability assessment methods, learning how to manage equipment and perform risk assessment, and gaining proficiency in creating incident response plans. The course also aims to improve students' ability to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities and devise strategies to mitigate them.

Course Prerequisites

The main prerequisites for Certified Network Defender (CND V2) Training are knowledge in and/or experience with:

• Operating systems: Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X

• Networking concepts and technologies, TCP/IP, IPv6, Ethernet,
  Firewalls, VPNs, and other network security devices

• Network Protocols and common ports

• Cryptography concepts, encryption algorithms

• Authentication protocols, such as Kerberos

• Web servers, Email servers and other common applications

• Basic understanding of malware and its behavior

• Basic knowledge of law and regulations as related to cyber security Target Audience for Certified Network Defender (CNDv2) Certification Training

•  IT professionals seeking to enhance network security skills

• Network administrators aiming to understand potential cyber threats

• Cybersecurity officers needing certification

• System administrators interested in network defense strategies

• IT security analysts requiring a comprehensive defense approach

• Network security engineers and consultants

• Individuals interested in pursuing a career in network defense.

1. Network Attacks and Defense Strategies

2. Administrative Network Security

3. Technical Network Security

4. Network Perimeter Security

5. Endpoint Security-Windows Systems

6. Endpoint Security-Linux Systems

7. Endpoint Security-Mobile Devices

8. Endpoint Security-IoT Devices

9. Administrative Application Security

10. Data Security

11. Enterprise Virtual Network Security

12. Enterprise Cloud Network Security

13.  Enterprise Wireless Network Security

14. Network Traffic monitoring and Analysis

15. Network logs monitoring and Analysis

16. Incident Response and Forensic Investigation

17. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

18. Risk Anticipation and Risk Management

19.  Threat Assessment with Attack Surface Analysis

20. Threat Prediction with Cyber Threat Intelligence