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Certified Network Defender (CND)

EC-Council

What is an Ethical Hacker?
To beat a hacker, you need to think like one!
Ethical Hacking is often referred to as the process of penetrating one’s own computer/s or computers to which one has official permission to do so as to determine if vulnerabilities exist and to undertake preventive, corrective, and protective countermeasures before an actual compromise to the system takes place. Around the world, partners and customers look to the EC-Council to deliver the highest quality exams and certifications. EC-Council has developed a number of policies to support the goals of the EC-Council certification program, including: Become a Certified Ethical Hacker A Certified Ethical Hacker is a skilled professional who understands and knows how to look for weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems and uses the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker, but in a lawful and legitimate manner to assess the security posture of a target system(s). The Certified Ethical Hacker credential certifies individuals in the specific network security discipline of Ethical Hacking from a vendor-neutral perspective.

What is an Ethical Hacker?

What is a Certified Network Defender (CND)?

Defend, Detect, Respond, and Protect!

A Certified Network Defender (CND) is a cybersecurity professional trained to protect, detect, respond to, and recover from network security threats. Unlike ethical hackers who focus on offensive security, CND professionals specialize in defensive strategies, ensuring that enterprise networks remain resilient against cyber threats.

Network defenders play a crucial role in maintaining network integrity, confidentiality, and availability, safeguarding organizations from data breaches, malware attacks, and cyber espionage.

Why Become a Certified Network Defender?

The CND certification, developed by EC-Council, is designed to establish a strong foundation in network security by covering network defense tools, techniques, and strategies. This vendor-neutral program ensures that security professionals can effectively defend against real-world cyber threats.

The Purpose of the CND Credential

Set and maintain industry standards for network security professionals.
Ensure organizations have skilled defenders to combat evolving cyber threats.
Validate expertise in network security, risk management, and incident response.
Promote network defense as a crucial and self-regulating discipline.

Training Outline

Certified Network Defender (CND) Training Outline
Module 01: Network Attacks and Defense Strategies
Understand various network attacks and develop defense strategies to protect network infrastructures.
Module 02: Administrative Network Security
Learn about administrative measures, policies, and procedures to enhance network security.
Module 03: Technical Network Security
Explore technical aspects of securing networks, including configurations and security mechanisms.
Module 04: Network Perimeter Security
Focus on securing the network perimeter using firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other technologies.
Module 05: Endpoint Security – Windows Systems
Implement security measures specific to Windows-based endpoints.
Module 06: Endpoint Security – Linux Systems
Implement security measures specific to Linux-based endpoints.
Module 07: Endpoint Security – Mobile Devices
Address security challenges and solutions for mobile devices within a network.
Module 08: Endpoint Security – IoT Devices
Understand the unique security considerations for Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Module 09: Administrative Application Security
Learn to secure applications through administrative controls and best practices.
Module 10: Data Security
Focus on protecting data integrity, confidentiality, and availability within the network.
Module 11: Enterprise Virtual Network Security
Explore security measures for virtualized network environments.
Module 12: Enterprise Cloud Network Security
Understand security protocols and practices for cloud-based network infrastructures.
Module 13: Enterprise Wireless Network Security
Implement security strategies for wireless network components.
Module 14: Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis
Learn techniques to monitor and analyze network traffic for security purposes.
Module 15: Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis
Understand the importance of log monitoring and analysis in identifying security incidents.
Module 16: Incident Response and Forensic Investigation
Develop skills to respond to security incidents and conduct forensic investigations.
Module 17: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Plan and implement strategies to ensure business continuity and disaster recovery.
Module 18: Risk Anticipation with Risk Management
Learn to anticipate potential risks and implement effective risk management strategies.
Module 19: Threat Assessment with Attack Surface Analysis
Conduct threat assessments and analyze attack surfaces to identify vulnerabilities.
Module 20: Threat Prediction with Cyber Threat Intelligence
Utilize cyber threat intelligence to predict and prepare for potential network threats.

Who is it for?

The Certified Network Defender (CND) certification is designed for professionals who are responsible for network security and the protection of critical infrastructure. It is especially suited for individuals in roles focused on managing and defending network environments. This certification is ideal for:
Mid-Level Information Security Auditors
Cybersecurity Auditors
Security Administrators
IT Security Administrators
Cyber Defense Analysts
Vulnerability Assessment Analysts
Warning Analysts
Information Security Analysts (Level 1)
Security Analysts (L1)
Infosec Security Administrators
Cybersecurity Analysts (Levels 1, 2, & 3)
Network Security Engineers
SOC Security Analysts
Security Analysts
Network Engineers
Senior Security Consultants
Information Security Managers
Senior SOC Analysts
Solution Architects
Cybersecurity Consultants

Vendor Exam Certification

Exam Information

Exam Code: 312-38
Number of Questions: 100 questions
Exam Duration: 4 hours
Passing Score: 70%
Exam Type: Multiple Choice
Exam Delivery: EC-Council Exam Portal (Online or In-Person)
Languages Available: English

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