Intermediate Level
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EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) Prep Course

Certified Network Defender has been designed by industry experts to help IT professionals play an active role in the protection of digital business assets. Network defenders are adept at detection and response to cyber threats, while leveraging threat intelligence to predict them before they happen.
Intermediate Level
Instructor-Led
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Globally recognized certification

Validate your skills in core security functions that are essential for IT security roles.

ACE Credit recommended

The course is recommended for ACE credit, enhancing your academic credentials.

Recommended 2 credits

Job Outlook

This training as part of one of our programs can qualify you for possible roles:

  • Security Analyst III
  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Network Administrator
  • Information Systems Security Manager
  • Penetration Tester

With the support of AI-powered career services and expert mentors, you’ll be better prepared to land your first job in tech.

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Course details

targeted certification

EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND v2)
(Exam voucher covered after meeting release requirements)

Course Duration

40 hours over 2 weeks

prerequisites

Security knowledge

An intermediate understanding of computer and security concepts is essential.

Recommended background

Completion of CompTIA Network+ and Security+ courses is advised.

Equivalent knowledge accepted

Equivalent professional experience upon entering the CND training is also acceptable.

Accreditation

ACI Learning Tech Academy is ACCET Accredited

DoD 8570

Qualifies for IAT Level I & II, IAM Level I, CSSP-IS

Learn more about DOD 8570

Course overview for EC-Council Certified Network Defender

Objectives

Gain skills to design, monitor, and defend secure networks with hands-on labs focusing on defense strategies, network monitoring, and threat mitigation.

Modules

Network Security Basics
Defensive strategies and perimeter protection.
Threat Monitoring
Use IDS/IPS and VPNs for secure operations.
Endpoint Security
Manage secure device configurations.
Risk and Response
Incident response and disaster recovery protocols.
Physical Security
Determine and implement various physical security controls
Firewall Solutions
Evaluate topology and configurations to harden security

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5 star rating
IT Career Prep (ACI) V3
8/9/2025

Matt is great. Necessary class to help you out in the job market.

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IT Career Prep (ACI) V3
8/9/2025

This course is so valuable in teaching you the necessary skills that one would need to land a job in todays market. I grew in many ways during this class, such as understanding that I have applicable skills from past experience that directly translate into the IT field. I am happy with the many resources that are provided to the students to help them succeed.

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IT Career Prep (ACI) V3
8/9/2025

Not an issue to me but every time I opened the slide show it only saved the progress from the first day. Each time I opened the slide show it asked to resume but only had the point saved as what was completed on the first day and I would have to scroll down to the new updated point. Not an issue to me just a flaw in the system.