Modern network environments face a growing range of security threats. This course develops participants’ defensive skills to protect, detect, and respond to attacks. It covers network security controls, secure design, traffic analysis, and threat intelligence to build a resilient security posture.
Learning Outcomes:
Implement network security controls and hardening strategies
Monitor and analyse traffic for signs of compromise
Configure perimeter and endpoint defences
Develop incident response and business continuity plans
Key Topics:
Network security frameworks and layered defence
Log management and traffic analysis
Endpoint and perimeter protection technologies
Threat intelligence and incident response planning
Exam Details
This course is designed to build participants’ understanding of key concepts and domains covered in the EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) certification.
| Exam code | 312-38 |
| Exam duration | 4 hours |
To maximise success, participants are strongly encouraged to complement the course with additional self-study, revision of course materials, and dedicated practice before attempting the exam.
CND Course Modules:
Network Attacks and Defense Strategies
Administrative Network Security
Technical Network Security
Network Perimeter Security
Endpoint Security - Windows Systems
Endpoint Security - Linux Systems
Endpoint Security - Mobile Devices
Endpoint Security - IoT Devices
Administrative Application Security
Data Security
Enterprise Virtual Network Security
Enterprise Cloud Network Security
Enterprise Wireless Network Security
Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis
Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis
Incident Response and Forensic Investigation
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Risk Anticipation with Risk Management
Threat Assessment with Attack Surface Analysis
Threat Prediction with Cyber Threat Intelligence
Appendix : Self-Study
APPENDIX A: Computer Network Fundamentals
APPENDIX B: Physical Network Security
APPENDIX C: Virtual Private Network (VPN) Security
APPENDIX D: Endpoint Security – MAC Systems