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EC-Council - Certified Network Defender (CND)

We do not teach just for the test.Worked examples and real discussion, not a question bank. The exam is then delivered in the classroom — 98% pass it first time.
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Next date
  • 14 Sep 2026Sterling, VA
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Course overview

Download the course datasheetThe full outline for EC-Council - Certified Network Defender (CND), as a PDF.
thinQtank® Learning is offering a unique five-day training camp comprised of five days of instructor-led learning for Certified Network Defender. As with all our thinQtank® Training Experiences - exams are delivered in the classroom. Learn about hackers and cyber defense strategies required in today's critical infrastructure. EC-Council has reviewed the entire CND space as designated by the Department of Defense as IAT I, II, III and IAM I, II, III as well as the NICE Framework KSA's as they relate to cyber defense and day-to-day cyber operations. With each of these considered, they built their exam blueprint, overall training scope, and got to work building the next certification we believe will be a game changer for cyber security professionals - Certified Network Defender. The class is a professional level introduction to the cyber defense strategies needed in today's critical infrastructure. Certified Network Defender v2 has been designed by industry experts to help IT Professionals play an active role in the Protection of digital business assets and Detection and Response to Cyber Threats, while leveraging Threat Intelligence to Predict them before they happen. CND is a network security course designed to help organizations create and deploy the most comprehensive network defense system.

What's included

11 items
thinQtank® Learning Accelerated Custom Exam Study Guide for the CISSP exam
Exam delivery in classroom with 98% success
Course specific thinQtank® Learning publications to promote fun exciting learning
Extended hours of training including immersive hands-on exercises
WE DO NOT TEACH THE TEST. We always deliver valuable hands-on experience
Receive all reading material and study guides when you register
All courses taught by certified expert engineers
Comprehensive video training package
Virtual Debian-derived distribution package with tools and utilities for digital forensics
80 Complex Labs during the course
6 months access to EC-Council virtual lab environment for CND

What you'll be able to do

16 objectives
  • Network security management
  • Network security policies and procedures
  • Windows and Linux security administration
  • Mobile and IoT device security
  • Data security techniques
  • Virtualization technology security
  • Cloud and wireless security
  • Risk assessment tools
  • Basics of first response and forensics
  • Indicators of Compromise, Attack, and Exposures (IoC, IoA, IoE)
  • Threat intelligence capabilities
  • Log management
  • Endpoint security
  • Firewall solutions
  • IDS/IPS technologies
  • Network Authentication, Authorization, Accounting (AAA)

The exam

  • 312-38 - Certified Network Defender (CND v2.0)

Who it's for, and what you need first

Target Audience

  • System administrators
  • System engineers
  • Firewall administrators
  • Network managers
  • IT managers
  • IT professionals
  • Anyone interested in network security technologies
  • Managers who want to understand cyber security core principles and practices
  • Operations personnel, who although do not have security as their primary job function, will need an understanding of cyber security core principles and practices

Prerequisites

  • You should be well-versed in cyber security fundamentals.

How it's delivered

Instructor-Led Training
Immersive Live-Online Training
On-Site and Custom Delivery

Dates and locations

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Mon Sep 14 – Sep 18, 20265 days · Mon–FriSterling, VAOpenRequest info
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Prices shown are MSRP. Qualified military personnel funding through Air Force COOL, Army Credentialing Assistance, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0 pay a flat $1,500 per class, whatever the listed price. Everyone else — call 855-868-4467 about group pricing, discounts and current promotions.