Certified Network Defender (Exam Included)

Certified Network Defender (CND) is a vendor-neutral, hands-on, instructor-led comprehensive network security certification training program. It is a skills-based, lab intensive program based on a job-task analysis and cybersecurity education framework presented by the National Initiative of Cybersecurity Education (NICE). The program prepares network administrators on network security technologies and operations to attain Defense-in-Depth network security preparedness. It covers the protect, detect and respond approach to network security.

The program prepares network administrators on network security technologies and operations to attain Defense-in-Depth network security preparedness. It covers the protect, detect and respond approach to network security. The course contains 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 you with over 10 GB of network security best practices, assessments and protection tools. The kit also contains templates for various network policies and a large number of white papers for additional learning.

Objectives

• Computer Network and Defense Fundamentals.
• Network Security Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks.
• Network Security Controls, Protocols, and Devices.
• Network Security Policy Design and Implementation.
• Physical Security.
• Host Security.
• Secure Firewall Configuration and Management.
• Secure IDS Configuration and Management.
• Secure VPN Configuration and Management.
• Wireless Network Defense.
• Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis.
• Network Risk and Vulnerability Management.
• Data Backup and Recovery.
• Network Incident Response and Management.

Module 01: Computer Network and Defense Fundamentals

• Network Fundamentals
• Network Components
• TCP/IP Networking Basics
• TCP/IP Protocol Stack
• IP Addressing
• Computer Network Defense (CND)
• CND Triad
• CND Process
• CND Actions
• CND Approaches

Module 02: Network Security Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks

• Essential Terminologies
• Network Security Concerns
• Network Security Vulnerabilities
• Network Reconnaissance Attacks
• Network Access Attacks
• Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks
• Distributed Denial-of-Service Attack (DDoS)
• Malware Attacks

Module 03: Network Security Controls, Protocols, and Devices

• Fundamental Elements of Network Security
• Network Security Controls
• User Identification, Authentication, Authorization and Accounting
• Types of Authorization Systems
• Authorization Principles
• Cryptography
• Security Policy
• Network Security Devices
• Network Security Protocols

Module 04: Network Security Policy Design and Implementation

• What is Security Policy?
• Internet Access Policies
• Acceptable-Use Policy
• User-Account Policy
• Remote-Access Policy
• Information-Protection Policy
• Firewall-Management Policy
• Special-Access Policy
• Network-Connection Policy
• Business-Partner Policy
• Email Security Policy
• Passwords Policy
• Physical Security Policy
• Information System Security Policy
• Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) Policy
• Software/Application Security Policy
• Data Backup Policy
• Confidential Data Policy
• Data Classification Policy
• Internet Usage Policies
• Server Policy
• Wireless Network Policy
• Incidence Response Plan (IRP)
• User Access Control Policy
• Switch Security Policy
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDS/IPS) Policy
• Personal Device Usage Policy
• Encryption Policy
• Router Policy
• Security Policy Training and Awareness
• ISO Information Security Standards
• Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS)
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Information Security Acts: Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX)
• Information Security Acts: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
• Information Security Acts: The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
• Other Information Security Acts and Laws

Module 05: Physical Security

• Physical Security
• Access Control Authentication Techniques
• Physical Security Controls
• Other Physical Security Measures
• Workplace Security
• Personnel Security: Managing Staff Hiring and Leaving Process
• Laptop Security Tool: EXO5
• Environmental Controls
• Physical Security: Awareness /Training
• Physical Security Checklists

Module 06: Host Security

• Host Security
• OS Security
• Linux Security
• Securing Network Servers
• Hardening Routers and Switches
• Application/software Security
• Data Security
• Virtualization Security

Module 07: Secure Firewall Configuration and Management

• Firewalls and Concerns
• What Firewalls Does?
• What should you not Ignore?: Firewall Limitations
• How Does a Firewall Work?
• Firewall Rules
• Types of Firewalls
• Firewall Technologies
• Firewall Topologies
• Firewall Rule Set & Policies
• Firewall Implementation
• Firewall Administration
• Firewall Logging and Auditing
• Firewall Anti-evasion Techniques
• Why Firewalls are Bypassed?
• Full Data Traffic Normalization
• Data Stream-based Inspection
• Vulnerability-based Detection and Blocking
• Firewall Security Recommendations and Best Practices
• Firewall Security Auditing Tools

Module 08: Secure IDS Configuration and Management

• Intrusions and IDPS
• IDS
• Types of IDS Implementation
• IDS Deployment Strategies
• Types of IDS Alerts
• IPS
• IDPS Product Selection Considerations
• IDS Counterparts

Module 09: Secure VPN Configuration and Management

• Understanding Virtual Private Network (VPN)
• How VPN works?
• Why to Establish VPN?
• VPN Components
• VPN Concentrators
• Types of VPN
• VPN Categories
• Selecting Appropriate VPN
• VPN Core Functions
• VPN Technologies
• VPN Topologies
• Common VPN Flaws
• VPN Security
• Quality Of Service and Performance in VPNs

Module 10: Wireless Network Defense

• Wireless Terminologies
• Wireless Networks
• Wireless Standard
• Wireless Topologies
• Typical Use of Wireless Networks
• Components of Wireless Network
• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption
• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Encryption
• WPA2 Encryption
• WEP vs. WPA vs. WPA2
• Wi-Fi Authentication Method
• Wi-Fi Authentication Process Using a Centralized Authentication Server
• Wireless Network Threats
• Bluetooth Threats
• Wireless Network Security
• Wi-Fi Discovery Tools
• Locating Rogue Access points
• Protecting from Denial-of-Service Attacks: Interference
• Assessing Wireless Network Security
• Wi-Fi Security Auditing Tool: AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer
• WPA Security Assessment Tool
• Wi-Fi Vulnerability Scanning Tools
• Deploying Wireless IDS (WIDS) and Wireless IPS (WIPS)
• WIPS Tool
• Configuring Security on Wireless Routers
• Additional Wireless Network Security Guidelines

Module 11: Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis

• Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis(Introduction)
• Router Based Monitoring Techniques
• Non-Router Based Monitoring Techniques
• Network Monitoring: Positioning your Machine at Appropriate Location
• Network Traffic Signatures
• Packet Sniffer: Wireshark
• Detecting OS Fingerprinting Attempts
• Detecting PING Sweep Attempt
• Detecting ARP Sweep/ ARP Scan Attempt
• Detecting TCP Scan Attempt
• Detecting SYN/FIN DDOS Attempt
• Detecting UDP Scan Attempt
• Detecting Password Cracking Attempts
• Detecting FTP Password Cracking Attempts
• Detecting Sniffing (MITM) Attempts
• Detecting the Mac Flooding Attempt
• Detecting the ARP Poisoning Attempt
• Additional Packet Sniffing Tools
• Network Monitoring and Analysis
• Bandwidth Monitoring

Module 12: Network Risk and Vulnerability Management

• What is Risk?
• Risk Levels
• Risk Matrix
• Key Risk Indicators(KRI)
• Risk Management Phase
• Enterprise Network Risk Management
• Vulnerability Management

Module 13: Data Backup and Recovery

• Introduction to Data Backup
• RAID (Redundant Array Of Independent Disks) Technology
• Storage Area Network (SAN)
• Network Attached Storage (NAS)
• Selecting Appropriate Backup Method
• Choosing the Right Location for Backup
• Backup Types
• Conducting Recovery Drill Test
• Data Recovery
• Windows Data Recovery Tool
• RAID Data Recovery Services
• SAN Data Recovery Software
• NAS Data Recovery Services

Module 14: Network Incident Response and Management

• Incident Handling and Response
• Incident Response Team Members: Roles and Responsibilities
• First Responder
• Incident Handling and Response Process
• Overview of IH&R Process Flow