Certified Network Defender (CND)

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The C|ND certification is a vendor-neutral, hands-on training program designed for IT professionals and systems administrators who want to build strong defensive network security capabilities. This course focuses on blue-team strategies, teaching students how to protect, detect, and respond to cyber threats across local networks, cloud infrastructure, endpoints, applications, OT, and mobile systems. Participants will develop skills in log analysis, network traffic monitoring, threat intelligence, attack surface analysis, and incident response. With over 100+ labs on live machines, learners gain real-world experience in building and maintaining secure network environments. C|ND stands out as a career-launching program in cybersecurity, offering a well-rounded foundation that bridges both technical depth and practical defense strategies to prepare professionals for today’s complex cyber threats.

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Course Description

Key Takeaways

Planning and administering network security for organizations
Recognizing security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities
Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
Designing and implementing network security policies
Applying security principles in distributed and mobile computing environments
Implementing Identity and Access Management, encryption, and network segmentation
Managing Windows and Linux Security Administration
Addressing security risks in mobile devices and IoT
Implementing strong data security techniques
Managing security in virtualization technologies and cloud platforms
Implementing wireless network security
Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments
Providing first response to security incidents
Identifying Indicators of Compromise and Attack
Integrating threat intelligence for proactive defense
Conducting Attack Surface Analysis
Assisting in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning
Monitoring network traffic and performing log management
Managing proxy, content filtering, and troubleshooting network issues
Hardening security of endpoints and selecting firewall solutions
Configuring IDS/IPS for enhanced security
Maintaining an inventory of network devices
Providing security awareness guidance and training
Managing AAA for network devices
Reviewing audit logs and analyzing security anomalies
Maintaining and configuring security platforms
Evaluating security products and operations procedures
Identifying and classifying organizational assets
Implementing system integrity monitoring tools
Understanding EDR/XDR and UEBA solutions
Conducting PIA processes for privacy assessment
Collaborating on threat hunting and incident response
Understanding SOAR platforms in cybersecurity operations
Integrating Zero Trust principles into security architectures
Staying updated on emerging cyber threats
Understanding the role of AI/ML in cyber defense

Who should attend

System administrators
System engineers
Firewall administrators
Network managers
IT managers
IT professionals
Anyone interested in network security technologies
Managers who want to understand cyber security core principles and practices
Operations personnel, who although do not have security as their primary job function, will need an understanding of cyber security core principles and practices