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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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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.

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CND v3 aligns with the NICE framework, with 20 modules spanning network defense, threat prediction and incident response. Instructors drill the defend-detect-respond-predict cycle.

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    COURSE STRUCTURE

    EC-Council CND Certification
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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 1
    Critical Path

    Network Security Fundamentals and Defense Strategies

    Module 1: Network Attacks and Defense Strategies
    L.01.1
    Protect, Detect, Respond, Predict Adaptive Defense Approach
    L.01.2
    Reconnaissance, Access, Malware, and Application Layer Attacks
    L.01.3
    Module 2: Administrative Network Security
    L.01.4
    Security Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Awareness Programs
    L.01.5
    Regulatory Frameworks: PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST
    L.01.6
    Lab: Mapping Attack Techniques to Defensive Controls
    L.01.7
    Lab: Drafting Acceptable Use and Password Policies
    L.01.8
    Module 3: Technical Network Security
    L.01.9
    Access Control Models, IAM, Zero Trust, and Multi-Factor Authentication
    L.01.10
    Cryptography, PKI, Hashing, and Network Segmentation Fundamentals
    L.01.11
    Module 4: Network Perimeter Security
    L.01.12
    Firewall Types, Topologies, Rule Design, and Next-Generation Firewalls
    L.01.13
    IDS/IPS Deployment, Signature Versus Anomaly Detection, Proxies, VPNs
    L.01.14
    Lab: Configuring pfSense Firewall Rules and NAT
    L.01.15
    Lab: Deploying Snort IDS and Tuning Signatures
    L.01.16
    Progress Buffer 20% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: CND-02

    Live Training QS: ~6
    DAY 2
    Critical Path

    Endpoint Security Across Platforms

    Module 5: Endpoint Security for Windows Systems
    L.02.1
    Windows Security Baselines, Group Policy, BitLocker, and Windows Defender
    L.02.2
    Patch Management, Account Lockout, and User Access Control
    L.02.3
    Module 6: Endpoint Security for Linux Systems
    L.02.4
    Linux Hardening: SELinux, AppArmor, iptables, Secure SSH, Auditd
    L.02.5
    Lab: Applying CIS Benchmarks With Group Policy
    L.02.6
    Lab: Hardening Linux With Lynis, Firewalld, and SELinux
    L.02.7
    Module 7: Endpoint Security for Mobile Devices
    L.02.8
    BYOD, COPE, and CYOD Policies and Mobile Device Management
    L.02.9
    Android and iOS Security Controls and Enterprise App Management
    L.02.10
    Module 8: Endpoint Security for IoT Devices
    L.02.11
    IoT Architecture, Communication Protocols, and Attack Surface
    L.02.12
    IoT Security Frameworks, Device Hardening, and Network Isolation
    L.02.13
    Lab: Enforcing Mobile Device Policies With Microsoft Intune
    L.02.14
    Lab: Discovering and Segmenting IoT Devices on the Network
    L.02.15
    Progress Buffer 40% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: CND-03

    Live Training QS: ~6
    DAY 3
    Critical Path

    Enterprise Network Security & Data Protection

    Module 9: Administrative Application Security
    L.03.1
    Application Whitelisting, Blacklisting, Sandboxing, and Patch Management
    L.03.2
    Web Application Firewalls and Secure Deployment Practices
    L.03.3
    Module 10: Data Security and Protection Controls
    L.03.4
    Data Classification, Access Controls, and Data Loss Prevention
    L.03.5
    Encryption at Rest and in Transit, Data Masking, and Backups
    L.03.6
    Lab: Configuring AppLocker Application Control Policies
    L.03.7
    Lab: Implementing File Encryption and DLP Rules
    L.03.8
    Module 11: Enterprise Virtual Network Security
    L.03.9
    Hypervisor, Container, Docker, and Kubernetes Security Controls
    L.03.10
    SDN and NFV Security and Virtual Network Segmentation
    L.03.11
    Module 12: Enterprise Cloud Security
    L.03.12
    Shared Responsibility Model Across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
    L.03.13
    AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Security Services and Best Practices
    L.03.14
    Lab: Securing Docker Containers and Kubernetes Pods
    L.03.15
    Lab: Configuring AWS IAM Policies and Security Groups
    L.03.16
    Progress Buffer 40% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: CND-04

    Live Training QS: ~7
    DAY 4
    Critical Path

    Wireless Security, Network Monitoring, and Incident Response

    Module 13: Enterprise Wireless Network Security
    L.04.1
    WPA3, 802.1X, RADIUS, and Rogue Access Point Detection
    L.04.2
    Wireless Attack Countermeasures and Enterprise WLAN Design
    L.04.3
    Module 14: Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis
    L.04.4
    Baselining Normal Traffic and Detecting Attack Signatures
    L.04.5
    Lab: Auditing Wireless Networks and Enforcing WPA3 Enterprise
    L.04.6
    Lab: Analyzing Suspicious Traffic in Wireshark and Zeek
    L.04.7
    Module 15: Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis
    L.04.8
    Windows, Linux, Firewall, and Router Log Analysis Techniques
    L.04.9
    Centralized Logging and SIEM Correlation With Splunk
    L.04.10
    Module 16: Incident Response and Forensic Investigation
    L.04.11
    Incident Handling Process, First Responder Duties, and Evidence Preservation
    L.04.12
    Forensic Investigation Methodology and Chain of Custody
    L.04.13
    Lab: Correlating Events in Splunk to Detect a Breach
    L.04.14
    Lab: Handling an Incident From Triage to Containment
    L.04.15
    Progress Buffer 60% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: CND-05

    Live Training QS: ~7
    DAY 5
    Critical Path

    Risk Management, Threat Prediction, and Business Continuity

    Module 17: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
    L.05.1
    BIA, RTO, RPO, Backup Strategies, and DR Site Options
    L.05.2
    Module 18: Risk Anticipation With Risk Management
    L.05.3
    Risk Identification, Assessment, Treatment, and Risk Registers
    L.05.4
    NIST RMF, ISO 31000, and Enterprise Risk Frameworks
    L.05.5
    Lab: Building a Business Impact Analysis and DR Plan
    L.05.6
    Lab: Scoring Risks and Selecting Treatments in a Risk Register
    L.05.7
    Module 19: Threat Assessment With Attack Surface Analysis
    L.05.8
    Attack Surface Visualization, Reduction, and Vulnerability Scanning With Nessus
    L.05.9
    Module 20: Threat Prediction With Cyber Threat Intelligence
    L.05.10
    Threat Intelligence Types, Sources, Feeds, and Platforms
    L.05.11
    Lab: Mapping the Attack Surface and Consuming Threat Feeds
    L.05.12
    Eight-Domain Blueprint Review and Scenario-Question Strategy
    L.05.13
    Full-Length Practice Exam and Review
    L.05.14
    Exam: 312-38
    L.05.15
    Progress Buffer 60% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: POST

    Live Training QS: ~8
    AFTER CLASS
    Critical Path

    After Class

    Progress Buffer 80% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00
    COURSE PROGRESS Day 0 of 5
    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    EC-Council CND Certification
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    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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