Network Defense Essentials (NDE)

Course Description

Duration: 5 days – 35 hrs

Overview

Network Defense Essentials (NDE) is a security program covering the fundamental concepts of network security.

It equips students with the skills required to identify the increasing network security threats that reflect on the organization’s security posture and implement general security controls to protect the underlying network infrastructure from unauthorized access, modifications, destructions, or disclosure.

Network Defense Essentials training is a first-of-its-kind certification that provides foundational knowledge and skills in network security with add-on labs for hands-on experience. The course includes 12 modules and labs covering fundamental network security concepts, including IoT, cryptography, and PKI.

This Network Defense Training course is an introductory cybersecurity course that covers the fundamental concepts of information security and network defense. If you are interested in pursuing a career in information security, you will learn the various fundamentals of information security and network defense, as well as what to expect in the field of network defense. The interactive labs component of this Network Defense Training course ensures that you receive the hands-on, practical experience to give you the skills necessary for a future in cybersecurity

Objectives

The fundamentals of network security and Network security protocols that govern the flow of data
The access control principles, terminologies, and models
Identity and access management (IAM)
The regulatory frameworks, laws, and acts
The security policies, and how to conduct security and awareness training
Importance of physical security and physical security controls
Physical security policies and procedures
Best practices to strengthen workplace security and Environmental controls
The types of bastion hosts and their role in network security, IDS/IPS types and their role in network defense, the types of honeypots and virtual private networks (VPNs) and security incident and event management (SIEM)
Key concepts of virtualization and OS virtualization security, cloud computing fundamentals and cloud deployment models and cloud security best practices
Fundamentals of wireless networks and encryption mechanisms, wireless network authentication methods
Implementing wireless network security measures
Mobile device connection methods and management, Mobile use approaches in enterprises, Security risks and guidelines associated with enterprise mobile usage policies,
Implement various enterprise-level mobile security management solutions
Best practices on mobile platforms
IoT devices, application areas, and communication models
How security works in IoT-enabled environments
Cryptographic tools, security techniques, and algorithms, Public key infrastructure (PKI) to authenticate users and devices in the digital world
Data security and its importance, Security controls for data encryption
How to perform data backup and retention
Implement data loss prevention concepts
Network traffic monitoring concepts
Traffic signatures for normal and suspicious network traffic.
Perform network monitoring to detect suspicious traffic.

Audience

IT Professionals: Network administrators, system administrators, and IT support staff who are responsible for securing and maintaining network infrastructure.
Security Analysts: Security professionals looking to enhance their network defense skills and stay up-to-date with the latest threats and mitigation techniques.
Entry-Level Security Personnel: Individuals aspiring to start a career in cybersecurity or network defense and need a strong foundational understanding of network security.
Managers and Decision-Makers: Business leaders, managers, and executives who want to grasp the basics of network defense to make informed decisions about cybersecurity strategies and investments.
Small Business Owners: Entrepreneurs and small business owners who need to protect their company’s network assets and data from cyber threats.
Anyone Interested in Cybersecurity: Enthusiasts and learners who have a general interest in cybersecurity and want to understand the essentials of network defense.

Pre- requisites