Network Defense Essentials

Network Defense Essentials

The Network Defense Essentials (NDE) covers the fundamental concepts of information security and network defense, providing a holistic overview of identification, authentication, authorization, visualization, and more. No IT/Cybersecurity experience required for this course.

Test your skills with CTF-based Capstone Projects and validate these newly acquired skills in proctored exams. With 12 modules, 14+ hours of premium self-paced video training, and 11 interactive labs, the series enables you to add formal recognition to your resume, demonstrating your skills and expertise to employers.

Everyone learns differently, so we offer on-demand, live, and several other options to customize your training based on your learning style. Build your package below.

 

Single On-Demand
Certification Course

Starting at
$299

Single On-Demand
Certification Course Includes:

  • 14+ hours of premium self-paced video training
  • 11 lab activities in a simulated lab environment
  • 750+ pages of ecourseware
  • Capstone Projects with Real-World CTF Challenges
  • Year-long access to courseware and 6-month access to labs
  • Proctored exam voucher with 1-year validity

 

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About the Network Defense Essentials Course

Course Outline

  • Module 01: Network Security Fundamentals
  • Module 02: Identification, Authentication and Authorization
  • Module 03: Network Security Controls – Administrative Controls
  • Module 04: Network Security Controls – Physical Controls
  • Module 05: Network Security Controls – Technical Controls
  • Module 06: Virtualization and Cloud Computing

  • Module 07: Wireless Network Security
  • Module 08: Mobile Device Security
  • Module 09: IoT Device Security
  • Module 10: Cryptography and PKI
  • Module 11: Data Security
  • Module 12: Network Traffic Monitoring

What You Will Learn

  • Key issues plaguing network security.
  • Essential network security protocols.
  • Identification, authentication, and authorization concepts.
  • Network security controls: Administrative controls (frameworks, laws, acts, and security policies); Physical controls (physical security controls, workplace security, and environmental controls); Technical controls (network segmentation, firewall, IDS/IPS, honeypot, proxy server, VPN, SIEM, UBA, and anti-malware).

  • Fundamentals of virtualization, cloud computing, and cloud security.
  • Wireless network fundamentals, wireless encryption, and security measures.
  • Fundamentals of mobile and IoT devices and their security measures.
  • Cryptography and PKI concepts.
  • Data security, data encryption, and data backup and data loss prevention techniques.
  • Network traffic monitoring for suspicious traffic.

About the Exam

Training Details: Self-paced in-demand lecture videos led by world-class instructors and hands-on labs.

Pre-requisite:
No prior cybersecurity knowledge or IT work experience required.

Exam Details

  • Exam Code: 112-51
  • Number of Questions: 75
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Test Format: Multiple Choice

Job Roles

      • Help Desk Technician
      • Technical Support Specialist
      • Desktop Support Technician
      • Cyber Crime Analyst
      • Cybersecurity Specialist
      • Cybersecurity Technician
      • Desktop Support
      • Desktop Support Technician

      • Network Administrator
      • Incident & Intrusion Analyst
      • IT Security Specialist
      • Network Technical Specialist
      • Cyber Forensic Specialist
      • Intelligence Operations Specialist
      • Cyber Operations Technician

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