Network Defence Essentials
Network Defense Essentials covers the fundamental concepts of information security and network defense. This introductory cybersecurity course is designed for today’s entry-level information security or cybersecurity career professionals and is ideal for learners aspiring to pursue a career in cybersecurity. The course gives a holistic overview of the key components of information security, which include identification, authentication, and authorization, virtualization and cloud computing, wireless networks, mobile and loT devices, and data security.
The interactive labs component ensures that learners receive the hands-on, practical experience required for a future in cybersecurity.
- N|DE-certified learners have an assured means of formal recognition to add to their resumes and demonstrate their expertise and skills to prospective employers.
- The purpose of the N|DE certification is to recognize the competency and expertise of a professional in network defense and information security skills, thereby adding value to their workplace and employer.
- Key issues plaguing network security
- Essential network security protocols
- Identification, authentication, and authorization concepts
- Network security controls
- Administrative controls (Frameworks, laws, acts, and security policies)
- Physical controls (Physical security controls, workplace security, and environmental controls)
- Technical controls (Network segmentation, firewall, IDS/IPS, honeypot, proxy server, VPN, SIEM, UBA, and anti-malware)
- Fundamentals of virtualization, cloud computing, and cloud security
- Wireless network fundamentals, wireless encryption, and security measures
- Fundamentals of mobile and IoT devices and their security measures
- Cryptography and PKI Concepts
- Data security, data encryption, and data backup and data loss prevention techniques
- Network traffic monitoring for suspicious traffic
- School students, graduates, professionals, career starters and changers, IT / Technology / Cybersecurity teams with little or no work experience.
- High-school students who aspire to get an early start on their cybersecurity career and master the fundamentals of security online.
- College or University students who are preparing for a cybersecurity career and aiding their IT education.
- Working professionals who are preparing to start with cybersecurity or switch to the field from another domain.
Exam Code: 112-51
Duration: 120 minutes
Exam Domains:
Network Security Fundamentals | 6% |
Identification, Authentication, and
Authorization |
8% |
Network Security Controls | 32% |
Virtualization & Cloud Computing | 8% |
Wireless Network Security | 8% |
Mobile Device Security | 8% |
IoT Device Security | 8% |
Cryptography & PKI | 8% |
Data Security | 8% |
Network traffic Monitoring | 6% |
Upcoming Course Dates
Course Summary
Vendor
EC Council
Experience Level
Course Type
ILT/VILT
Course Duration
Tech Areas
Security
Networking