Certified Network Defender v2 (CND-v2) Training

The Certified Network Defender v2 (CND v2) is a skill-based certification program developed by the EC-council that focuses on the training of network administrators in protecting, detecting, and responding to the threats on the network. It is a vendor neutral network security certification that provides unbiased approach to secure networking practices and analyse and harden computing systems. During the 5-day AegiSec, CND v2 certification training the learners will get the fundamental understanding of the true construct of data transfer, network technologies, software technologies so that the they understand how networks operate, understand what software is automating and how to analyse the subject material. In addition, network defence fundamentals, the application of network security controls, protocols, perimeter appliances, secure IDS, VPN and firewall configuration, intricacies of network traffic signature, analysis and vulnerability scanning are also covered which will help the Network Administrator design greater network security policies and successful incident response plans. 

Learning Objectives of AegiSec CND v2 Training

The objective of the Certified Network Defender v2 (CND v2) training by AegiSec, is to help the learners gain in-depth understanding of all modules covered in the CND certification. The courseware is designed to develop a strong and deep understanding of various networking verticals including various network and defence strategies, incident detection and response and threat assessments and intelligence. The aim of the course is to: –

• Equip learners with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to protect, detect and respond to network attacks

• Help them understand the fundamentals of network security, familiarise with various network security policies and protocols, master network data and vulnerability assessment methods
• Teach how to manage equipment and perform risk assessment, and gain proficiency in creating incident response plans
• Improve their ability to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities and devise strategies to mitigate them

Training Duration: 40 hours

Delivery Format:        

• Regular Batch – One week (5 weekdays, 8 hours per day)
• Weekend Batch – Two Weeks (Sat, Sun – 10 hours per day)

Target Audience

The CND v2 is ideal for network administrators who wish to transition to the field of cyber security. It is also suitable for IT professionals seeking to enhance their network security skills, Network Security Administrators and Engineers, CND Analysts, Security Analysts.  

Course Prerequisites

The learners with knowledge and experience of following the technologies will benefit the most: –

• Windows, Mac, Linux operating systems
• TCP/IP and basic networking concepts
• Firewalls, Proxies, IDS/IPS and other network security devices
• Cryptography concepts and encryption algorithms
• Authentication protocols such as Kerberos, O-Auth
• Web, Email and other common applications