Network Defense Essentials (NDE)

Network Security Fundamentals

• Understand Fundamentals of Network Security
• Discuss Essential Network Security Protocols

Identification, Authentication and Authorization

• Discuss Access Control Principles, Terminologies, and Models
• Discuss Identity and Access Management (IAM) Concepts

Network Security Controls - Administrative Controls

• Discuss Various Regulatory Frameworks, Laws, and Acts
• Learn to Design and Develop Security Policies
• Learn to Conduct Different Type of Security and Awareness Training

Network Security Controls - Physical Controls

• Understand the Importance of Physical Security
• Discuss Various Physical Security Controls
• Describe Workplace Security
• Describe Various Environmental Controls

Network Security Controls - Technical Controls

• Understand Different Types of Network Segmentation
• Understand Different Types of Firewalls and their Role
• Understand Different Types of IDS/IPS and their Role
• Understand Different Types of Honeypot
• Understand Different Types of Proxy Servers and their Benefits
• Discuss Fundamentals of VPN and its importance in Network Security
• Discuss Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM)
• Discuss User Behavior Analytics (UBA)
• Understand Various Antivirus/Anti-malware Software

Virtualization and Cloud Computing

• Understand Virtualization Essential Concepts and OS Virtualization Security
• Understand Cloud Computing Fundamentals
• Discuss the Insights of Cloud Security and Best Practices

Wireless Network Security

• Understand Wireless Network Fundamentals
• Understand Wireless Network Encryption Mechanisms
• Discuss Different Types of Wireless Network Authentication Methods
• Discuss and Implement Wireless Network Security Measures

Mobile Device Security

• Understand Various Mobile Device Connection Methods
• Discuss Mobile Device Management Concepts
• Discuss Common Mobile Usage Policies in Enterprises
• Discuss Security Risk and Guidelines Associated with Enterprises Mobile Usage Policies
• Discuss and Implement Enterprise-level Mobile Security Management Solutions
• Discuss and Implement General Security Guidelines and Best Practices on Mobile Platforms

IoT Device Security

• Understand IoT Devices, Application Areas, and Communication Models
• Discuss the Security in IoT-enabled Environments

Cryptography and PKI

• Discuss Cryptographic Techniques
• Discuss Various Cryptographic Algorithms
• Discuss Various Cryptography Tools
• Discuss Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Data Security

• Understand Data Security and its Importance
• Discuss Various Security Controls for Data Encryption

Network Traffic Monitoring

• Understand the Need and Advantages of Network Traffic Monitoring
• Determine Baseline Traffic Signatures for Normal and Suspicious Network Traffic
• Perform Network Monitoring for Suspicious Traffic