Network Defender (SF)

Course Overview

Network Defender (SF)

Cybersecurity now dominates the priorities of every enterprise striving to adapt to a post-COVID world. Forced to go remote, their workers’ identities and devices are the new security perimeter. In fact, cybersecurity for business is now as critical as internet access itself.

The only program built for the world’s largest work-from-home experiment!

Studies and news reports had demonstrated that cyber attackers are quick to attack the new, unprotected threat surfaces created when millions of employees started working from home. Providing network security to such an unprecedented, distributed ecosystem in this post-pandemic world is every Network Defense Team’s acid test. The course program has been upgraded and loaded with battle-ready ammunition to help Blue Teams defend and win the war against network breaches. Individuals and corporations looking to strengthen their Network Defense Skills will find the course a must-have.

Network Defender (SF) (also known as Certified Network Defender (CND)) is the world’s most advanced network defense course that covers 20 of the most current network security domains any individuals will ever want to know when they are planning to protect, detect, and respond to the network attacks.

This 5-day instructor-led course focuses on creating Network Administrators who are trained in protecting, detecting, and responding to the threats on the
network. Learners will get a fundamental understanding of the true construct of data transfer, network technologies, and software technologies so that they understand how networks operate, understand what software is automating and how to analyze the subject material. In addition, network defense 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.

Course Title

WSQ – Network Defender (SF)

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Network Attacks and Defense Strategies

Lesson 2: Administrative Network Security

Lesson 3: Technical Network Security

Lesson 4: Network Perimeter Security

Lesson 5: Endpoint Security-Windows Systems

Lesson 6: Endpoint Security-Linux Systems

Lesson 7: Endpoint Security- Mobile Devices

Lesson 8: Endpoint Security-IoT Devices

Lesson 9: Administrative Application Security

Lesson 10: Data Security

Lesson 11: Enterprise Virtual Network Security

Lesson 12: Enterprise Cloud Security

Lesson 13: Wireless Network Security

Lesson 14: Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis

Lesson 15: Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis

Lesson 16: Incident Response and Forensic Investigation

Lesson 17: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Lesson 18: Risk Anticipation with Risk Management

Lesson 19: Threat Assessment with Attack Surface Analysis

Lesson 20: Threat Prediction with Cyber Threat Intelligence

Who should attend

This course is for those who work in the network administration/cybersecurity domain in the capacity of Network Administrator/Engineer, Network Security Administrator/Engineer/Analyst. Cybersecurity Engineer, Security Analyst, Network Defense Technician, Security Operator.

This course is also for all cybersecurity operations, roles, and anyone looking to build a career in cybersecurity.

Those who have previously taken the following certifications are also highly recommended to take this course to expand their knowledge of the network security:

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• CompTIA Security+
• Any MCSA certifications

Certification

Participants who fulfil all requirements will receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) issued by the SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).