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Training Camp's 5-day EC-Council CND v3 boot camp covers network defense, security operations, and threat management with a The blue team counterpart to CEH. Exam voucher and free retake included.

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Official EC-Council CND Boot Camp. Expert network defense training, mobile app, exam voucher, free retake, and hands-on labs included. Train like your career depends on it.

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Program Abstract

REF: CND-v3 6
Curriculum aligned to the latest Exam Outline.
Format Live, Instructor-Led
Duration 5

The CND is Hard. We Know How to Pass It.

This intensive 5-day boot camp program covers all domains of the CND certification, teaching you proven strategies to pass on your first attempt. Our expert instructors guide you through the material with hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios. By Friday, you’ll be ready to test.

Official EC-Council Training.

Third-party materials can’t keep up with exam changes. We use EC-Council’s authorized courseware, so you’re studying exactly what’s on the test—not outdated guesswork.

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Exam Fee Included.

$550 exam voucher included with your enrollment. No surprise costs, no last-minute purchases—just focus on passing.

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Unlock iOS/Android app immediately upon enrollment.

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Course from the Source

Official courseware, matched to the current exam version.

All-Inclusive

Exam Fee Included

We cover your $550 exam fee. No hidden costs.

Sim Engine

Exam Deja Vu

Practice with CAT-style questions. No surprises.

Retake Policy

Exam Protection Included

Unlimited class returns if you need a second shot.

Flexible Schedule

Training Fits Your Life

Day, evening, online or in-person—your choice.

Test Center

Test While It's Fresh

Take your exam on-site within 7 days of class.

Expert Support

Never On Your Own

180 days of unlimited 1-on-1 coaching after class.

Test Friday. No Waiting.

Our private Pearson VUE testing center means you take your exam immediately after class. No scheduling delays, no waiting weeks to test while knowledge fades.

Friday 5PM
Bootcamp Concludes - You leave with a personalized attack plan.
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Instructors are working security professionals, not just trainers.

"I don't teach from a textbook. I teach what happens in the SOC when the alert fires."

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VP Ed. Services • CISSP, CISM CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional. CISM: Certified Information Security Manager.

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Hands On CND Certification Training

Work Smarter – Gain Practical Expertise

CND v3 was completely restructured to align with the NICE framework — 14 domains covering network defense, threat prediction, and incident response. Our instructors drill the “defend-detect-respond-predict” cycle that EC-Council’s scenario questions now test, not just firewall configuration.

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Career Security – EC-Council in demand

CND is the defensive counterpart to CEH and is listed on the DoD 8140 Approved Qualifications Matrix for cyber defense work roles. With SOC and NOC teams expanding rapidly, CND holders fill a critical gap between entry-level Security+ and advanced CISSP. Our track record comes from blue team instructors who live this work daily.

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Dedicated Support – Ongoing mentoring

Gain access to your instructor and valuable EC-Council resources for continued support after class ends.

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    COURSE STRUCTURE

    EC-Council CND Certification
    Syllabus

    A structured path designed for working professionals.
    Each day builds on the last—momentum is everything.

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    MODULE_ID: PREP

    Live Training QS: ~5
    BEFORE CLASS
    Critical Path

    Before Class

    Pre-course materials access
    L.prep.1
    Foundation concepts review
    L.prep.2
    Baseline self-assessment
    L.prep.3
    Progress Buffer 20% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: CND-01

    Live Training QS: ~5
    DAY ONE
    Critical Path

    Network Security Fundamentals and Defense Strategies

    Network Defense Fundamentals – Security concepts, defense-in-depth
    L.01.1
    Network Security Threats – Attack types, threat actors, vectors
    L.01.2
    Network Security Controls – Technical, administrative, physical controls
    L.01.3
    Lab – Network security assessment
    L.01.4
    Progress Buffer 20% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: CND-02

    Live Training QS: ~6
    DAY TWO
    Critical Path

    Endpoint Security Across Platforms

    Access Control & Authentication – IAM, MFA, SSO, RADIUS/TACACS+
    L.02.1
    Firewall Configuration – Packet filtering, stateful, next-gen firewalls
    L.02.2
    IDS/IPS – Detection methods, signature vs anomaly-based
    L.02.3
    Lab – Firewall and IDS configuration
    L.02.4
    Progress Buffer 40% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: CND-03

    Live Training QS: ~6
    DAY THREE
    Critical Path

    Enterprise Network Security & Data Protection

    VPN Technologies – IPsec, SSL/TLS, site-to-site, remote access
    L.03.1
    Wireless Security – WPA3, 802.1X, rogue AP detection
    L.03.2
    Network Segmentation – VLANs, DMZ, microsegmentation, zero trust
    L.03.3
    Lab – VPN and segmentation implementation
    L.03.4
    Progress Buffer 40% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: CND-04

    Live Training QS: ~7
    DAY FOUR
    Critical Path

    Network Monitoring, Threat Intelligence & Incident Response

    Network Monitoring – SIEM, log management, traffic analysis
    L.04.1
    Endpoint Security – EDR, host-based firewalls, DLP
    L.04.2
    Vulnerability Management – Scanning, assessment, remediation
    L.04.3
    Lab – Vulnerability scanning and analysis
    L.04.4
    Progress Buffer 60% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: CND-05

    Live Training QS: ~7
    DAY FIVE
    Critical Path

    Risk Management, Threat Prediction, and Business Continuity

    Incident Response – Detection, containment, eradication, recovery
    L.05.1
    Disaster Recovery – BCP, DRP, backup strategies, RTOs/RPOs
    L.05.2
    CND Exam Preparation – Domain review, practice questions
    L.05.3
    Final Review – Q&A, certification guidance
    L.05.4
    Progress Buffer 60% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00
    COURSE PROGRESS Day 0 of 5
    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    EC-Council CND Certification
    FAQ

    Real questions from real professionals who passed.
    Here's how we answer them.

    Network administrators, security analysts, and IT professionals looking to enhance their skills in network security and defense.

    Basic networking and IT security knowledge is recommended but not required.

    Yes! Participants will engage in real-world labs on threat detection, forensics, and network monitoring.

    CND certification is highly valued in network security roles, including SOC analyst, network security engineer, and IT security specialist.

    Participants will gain hands-on experience with SIEM tools, packet analyzers, IDS/IPS systems, and security monitoring platforms.

    CND focuses on network security, threat intelligence, and defense, while CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) emphasizes offensive penetration testing techniques.

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