Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and Security Training Course

The Certified Network Defender (CND) is a comprehensive, hands-on, instructor-led network security certification training program that remains vendor-neutral. This skills-focused, lab-intensive curriculum is grounded in the security education framework and work role task analysis established by the National Infocomm Competency Framework (NICF), alongside the job-task analysis and cybersecurity education framework from the National Initiative of Cybersecurity Education (NICE). Additionally, the course aligns with global job roles as well as those defined by the Department of Defense (DoD) for system and network administrators.

This program equips network administrators with the ability to identify organizational areas requiring security vulnerability reviews and testing, while also providing strategies to reduce, prevent, and mitigate network risks. The CND curriculum adopts a holistic approach to network security, encompassing protection, detection, response, and prediction.

Benefits of the CND Course:

• Specialized focus on IoT security
• Network virtualization practices tailored for remote workforces
• Advanced Cloud Security modules, including IoT and Operational Technology (OT)
• Foundational introduction to threat intelligence
• Comprehensive Attack Surface Analysis

This instructor-led, live training in India (online or onsite) is designed for security professionals who want to learn how to use Cortex XDR to prevent and stop sophisticated attacks and threats.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the architecture and components of Cortex XDR.
• Create and manage profiles for exploit and malware prevention.
• Analyze behavioral threats and monitor response actions.
• Perform basic troubleshooting for Cortex applications.

This instructor-led, live training in India (online or onsite) is aimed at security engineers and compliance officers who wish to harden EXO deployments, control model access, and govern AI workloads running entirely on-premise.

This instructor-led live training in India (online or onsite) is tailored for security professionals aiming to learn how to troubleshoot Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewalls.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture of the next-generation firewall.
• Investigate and troubleshoot networking issues using firewall tools.
• Analyze advanced logs to resolve real-life scenarios.

This instructor-led, live training in India (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level network administrators who wish to use FortiGate 1100E to manage and secure their network environments effectively.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic architecture and features of FortiGate 1100E.
• Learn how to deploy FortiGate 1100E in various network environments.
• Gain hands-on experience with basic configuration and management tasks.
• Understand security policies, NAT, and VPNs.
• Learn to monitor and maintain FortiGate 1100E.

This instructor-led, live training in India (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level network and security professionals who aim to effectively manage and secure networks using Fortigate 600E equipment, with a specific focus on HA configurations to enhance reliability and performance.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the features, specifications, and operational principles of the Fortigate 600E firewall.
• Carry out the initial setup of the Fortigate 600E, including fundamental configuration tasks such as interface setup, routing, and establishing initial firewall policies.
• Configure and manage advanced security features like SSL VPN, user authentication, antivirus, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), web filtering, and anti-malware capabilities to safeguard against diverse network threats.
• Troubleshoot common issues in HA setups and effectively manage HA environments.

This instructor-led, live training in India (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network administrators who wish to manage and secure their networks using FortiGate firewalls.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand Fortigate features and functionalities, particularly those introduced or enhanced in version 7.4.
• Configure and manage FortiGate devices and implement advanced security features.
• Deploy and manage advanced security measures like IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and threat management.
• Monitor network activities, analyze logs, and generate reports for auditing and compliance.

This instructor-led live training in India (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level network administrators who wish to acquire the essential skills to manage, administer, monitor, and maintain Fortinet security systems.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure and manage FortiGate firewalls.
• Monitor network traffic and manage incidents with FortiAnalyzer.
• Automate tasks and manage policies through FortiManager.
• Apply preventive maintenance strategies and troubleshoot network issues.

This instructor-led, live training in India (online or on-site) is designed for beginner-level network security professionals who aim to learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity and the current global threat landscape.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the current global threat landscape and identify the main types of cyber adversaries.
• Recognize the primary types of malware and the mechanics of cyber attacks.
• Understand the basics of network security and the importance of a layered security approach.
• Learn about Fortinet's Security Fabric and how it addresses modern cybersecurity challenges.

This instructor-led, live training in India (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level technical professionals eager to learn about the Security Fabric concept and its evolution in addressing organizational cybersecurity needs.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the evolution of cybersecurity and its impact on current security technologies.
• Apply Fortinet products to defend against specific types of cyber threats and attacks.
• Understand how Fortinet solutions leverage integration and automation to provide a coordinated response to cyber incidents.

This instructor-led, live training in India (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level technical professionals who wish to delve deeper into the technical aspects and functionalities of Fortinet’s product line to effectively recommend, sell, and implement Fortinet security solutions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain in-depth knowledge of Fortinet’s advanced security solutions and products.
• Understand the technical features, benefits, and deployment scenarios for each core Fortinet product.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Fortinet solutions in diverse environments.
• Apply Fortinet products to address complex security challenges and requirements.

This instructor-led, live training in India (online or onsite) is designed for software testers aiming to safeguard their organization's network using Nmap.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Establish the required testing environment to begin using Nmap.
• Scan network systems to identify security vulnerabilities.
• Locate active and vulnerable hosts.

OpenVAS is a sophisticated open-source framework comprising various services and tools designed for the scanning and management of network vulnerabilities.

Through this instructor-led live training, participants will gain practical expertise in utilizing OpenVAS for network vulnerability scanning.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Installing and setting up OpenVAS
• Gaining insight into the core features and components of OpenVAS
• Configuring and executing network vulnerability scans using OpenVAS
• Reviewing and interpreting the results generated by OpenVAS scans

Audience

• Network engineers
• Network administrators

Course Format

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

Note

• To request a customized training session for this course, please get in touch to make the necessary arrangements.

This instructor-led, live training conducted in India (online or onsite) targets security professionals seeking to learn the core principles of managing Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewalls.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure and manage Palo Alto Networks' firewall essential features.
• Manage security and NAT policies.
• Manage threat prevention strategies.
• Monitor network threats and traffic.

This instructor-led, live training in India (online or onsite) targets security professionals who aim to learn how to manage firewalls at scale.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Design, configure, and manage the Panorama Firewall management server.
• Manage policies using device groups.
• Roll out network configurations to different firewalls.