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EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) Prep Course

Certified Network Defender has been designed by industry experts to help IT professionals play an active role in the protection of digital business assets. Network defenders are adept at detection and response to cyber threats, while leveraging threat intelligence to predict them before they happen.
Intermediate Level
Instructor-Led
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Globally recognized certification

Validate your skills in core security functions that are essential for IT security roles.

ACE Credit recommended

The course is recommended for ACE credit, enhancing your academic credentials.

Recommended 2 credits

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This training as part of one of our programs can qualify you for possible rules:

  • Security Analyst III
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Course details

targeted certification

EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND v2)

Course Duration

40 hours over 2 weeks

prerequisites

Security knowledge

An intermediate understanding of computer and security concepts is essential.

Recommended background

Completion of CompTIA Network+ and Security+ courses is advised.

Equivalent knowledge accepted

Equivalent professional experience upon entering the CND training is also acceptable.

Accreditation

ACI Learning Tech Academy is ACCET Accredited

DoD 8570

Qualifies for IAT Level I & II, IAM Level I, CSSP-IS

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Course overview for EC-Council Certified Network Defender

Objectives

Gain skills to design, monitor, and defend secure networks with hands-on labs focusing on defense strategies, network monitoring, and threat mitigation.

Modules

Network Security Basics
Defensive strategies and perimeter protection.
Threat Monitoring
Use IDS/IPS and VPNs for secure operations.
Endpoint Security
Manage secure device configurations.
Risk and Response
Incident response and disaster recovery protocols.
Physical Security
Determine and implement various physical security controls
Firewall Solutions
Evaluate topology and configurations to harden security

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5 star rating
CompTIA A+ 1102 (ACI V3)
2/15/2025

Mr. Fernandez "Freddy" has done a fantastic job teaching this course. Overall, the course was well-structured, informative, and engaging. It provided a solid foundation in hardware, software, and networking, with a good balance of theory and hands-on practice. The instructor was knowledgeable and made complex topics easier to understand. The platform was user-friendly, but incorporating more real-world simulations and interactive discussions could further enhance the learning experience. I feel more confident in my IT skills and would recommend this course to others looking to build a strong technical foundation.

Leuth D
5 star rating
CompTIA Security+ 701 (ACI V1)
2/15/2025

The overall course was fast paced and well planned out to ensure proper information is retained and preparing others like myself for future roles in the IT industry.

Marissa F
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IH-Network+ 009 VILT - Thrive (2025)
2/15/2025

Chris Novick stood out for me with his calm demeanor and overall respectful approach. Class act and extremely helpful in learning the material.

Andrew H