Certified Network Defender | CND
Certified Network Defender | CND
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 the security education framework and work role task analysis presented by the National Infocomm Competency Framework (NICF) as well as a job-task analysis and cybersecurity education framework by the National Initiative of Cybersecurity Education (NICE). The course has also been mapped to global job roles and to the Department of Defense (DoD) job roles for system/network administrators.
The program prepares network administrators how to identify what parts of an organization need to be reviewed and tested for security vulnerabilities and how to reduce, prevent, and mitigate risks in the network. CND covers the protect, detect, respond and predict approach to network security.
More than 50% of the CND course contains hands-on labs dedicated to helping students learn practical skills in live ranges designed to cover domains such as Network Defense Management, Network Perimeter Protection, Endpoint Protection, Application and Data Protection, Enterprise Virtual, Cloud, and Wireless Network Protection, Incident Detection and response and Threat Prediction which will provide network administrators real world expertise that can be applied to current network security technologies and operations.
CND Course Benefits:
- A dedicated focus on IoT security
- Network virtualization practices for the remote workforce
- Enhanced Cloud Security & IoT and Operational Technology (OT) Modules
- Introduction to threat intelligence
- In-depth Attack Surface Analysis
Course Outline
- Module 01: Network Attacks and Defense Strategies
- Module 02: Administrative Network Security
- Module 03: Technical Network Security
- Module 04: Network Perimeter Security
- Module 05: Endpoint Security-Windows Systems
- Module 06: Endpoint Security-Linux Systems
- Module 07: Endpoint Security- Mobile Devices
- Module 08: Endpoint Security-IoT Devices
- Module 09: Administrative Application Security
- Module 10: Data Security
- Module 11: Enterprise Virtual Network Security
- Module 12: Enterprise Cloud Network Security
- Module 13: Enterprise Wireless Network Security
- Module 14: Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis
- Module 15: Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis
- Module 16: Incident Response and Forensic Investigation
- Module 17: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Module 18: Risk Anticipation with Risk Management
- Module 19: Threat Assessment with Attack Surface Analysis
- Module 20: Threat Prediction with Cyber Threat Intelligence
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Passing Score
In order to maintain the high integrity of our certifications exams, EC-Council Exams are provided in multiple forms (I.e. different question banks). Each form is carefully analyzed through beta testing with an appropriate sample group under the purview of a committee of subject matter experts that ensure that each of our exams not only has academic rigor but also has “real world” applicability. We also have a process to determine the difficulty rating of each question. The individual rating then contributes to an overall “Cut Score” for each exam form. To ensure each form has equal assessment standards, cut scores are set on a “per exam form” basis. Depending on which exam form is challenged, cut scores can range from 60% to 78%.
Exam Prefix: 312-38 (ECC EXAM)
Number of Questions: 100
Test Duration: 4 Hours
Test Format: Multiple Choice
Test Delivery: ECC Exam
EC-Council is dedicated to working with the US Department of Defense to bring the highest standards of Training, Education and Certification to our military.
Independent Accreditation ensures Quality of Certification
EC-Council Certifications are developed to the highest standards and have achieved numerous accreditations including ANSI 17024 for:
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DoD Directive 8570/ 8140
EC-Council’s Certified Network Defender is an approved baseline certification for the following Cyber Security Service Provider sections:
CSSP Auditor
Information on DoD 8570 can be found at the following DISA website: https://public.cyber.mil/cwmp/dod-approved-8570-baseline-certifications/
Certification to Framework Mappings
A core component of EC-Council Certification development is the Job Task Analysis (JTA) Process we undertake before any certification is built. Major frameworks like the NICE/NIST Framework, NIST 800-171, GCHQ, and others contribute to content areas of each of our programs. As a result, EC-Council Certifications and Training programs are mapped to most major published Frameworks.
EC-Council Maps to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Framework
Download the comprehensive mapping of EC-Council program sections to The Roles and their associated Knowledge, Skills and abilities.
EC-Council Cyber Security Certifications and the US NAVY
Six EC-Council Certifications are recognized by the United States Navy in over 100 Cyber Security Job roles, across 18 occupations. Ranging from Commander in Executive Cyberspace Leadership to Cyber Warfare Engineer, Special Agents, Incident Handlers, to Cryptologic Warfare Engineers, Cybersecurity careers with the US NAVY are exciting, holding an EC-Council certification provides great opportunity for advancement in a US NAVY career.
The decisions of Department of the NAVY to incorporate industry recognized certifications into the Cyber IT & Cyber Security Workforce Framework ensures as our service personnel advance their careers and eventually transition to civilian life, their skills and credentials are widely recognized by the Industries they will continue to work in as Veterans.
Certifications recognized, accepted, and often funded by the US NAVY include:
Funding opportunities for career advancement are available for Active Duty NAVY personnel through the NAVY COOL program.
US NAVY approves EC-Council Certifications across 18 Occupations and over 100 Job roles
*All information represented here can be found on the NAVY COOL site. To find what EC-Council Certifications map to your eligible Job role, select “Full Credential Search” then under Credential Agency, select or search for “International Council of E-Commerce Consultants”.
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EC-Council Cyber Security Certifications and the US ARMY
Five EC-Council Certifications are recognized by the United States ARMY across 15 occupations. Ranging from Cyber Operations Technician to Target Digital Network Analyst. Our certifications are in use as baseline credentials across ARMY Cyber throughout intelligence as well as deployed infantry. EC-Council is proud to work with various groups in the ARMY to support the Mission of ARMY Cyber.
Certifications recognized, accepted, and often funded by the US ARMY include:
Funding opportunities for career advancement are available for Active Duty ARMY personnel through the ARMY COOL program.
US ARMY approves EC-Council Certifications across 15 Occupations
- Cryptologic Cyberspace Intelligence Collector – Analyst
- CYBER Operations Technician
- Information Protection Technician
- Military Intelligence (MI) Systems Maintainer/Integrator
- Senior Network Operations Technician
- Cryptologic Cyberspace Intelligence Collector – Analyst
- CYBER Operations Technician
- Information Protection Technician
- Military Intelligence (MI) Systems Maintainer/Integrator
- Senior Network Operations Technician
- Counterintelligence Agent
- Cyber Operations Specialist
- Infantryman
- Information Technology Specialist
- Nodal Network Systems Operator-Maintainer
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EC-Council Cyber Security Certifications and the Marine Corps
Five EC-Council Certifications are recognized by the United States Marine Corps in 79 Cyber Security Job roles, across 17 occupations. Ranging from Cyber Security Technician, to Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Operator, to Cyber Security Chief.
Certifications recognized, accepted, and often funded by the US Marine Corps include:
Funding opportunities for career advancement are available for Active Duty MARINE CORPS personnel through the Marine COOL program.
US Marine Corps approves EC-Council Certifications across 15 Occupations
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EC-Council Cyber Security Certifications and the US Air Force
Four EC-Council Certifications are recognized by the United States Air Force in 150 Cyber Security Job roles, across 8 occupations. Occupations are recognized in fields like; Cyber Transport Systems, Intelligence, and Cyber Warfare Operations.
Certifications recognized, accepted, and often funded by the US AIR FORCE include:
Funding opportunities for career advancement are available for Active Duty AIR FORCE personnel through the AIR FORCE COOL program.
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Who is it for?
- Network Administrators
- Network security Administrators
- Network Security Engineer
- Network Defense Technicians
- CND Analyst
- Security Analyst
- Security Operator
- Anyone who involves in network operations
Add the Mobile Security Tool Kit to Your Training
For the past several years we have offered our training on a mobile device so that you can take your training with you and eliminate the need to stream the videos. This device is the next generation mobile device. This is a fully loaded pen test tool kit comes equipped with a custom Linux Hacking OS and, wait for it… we can load your course (or 2) onto the device. In the sage words of Ray Bradbury, “Something Wicked This Way Comes.”
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