Network Defense Essentials (NDE)

Network Security Fundamentals provides an in-depth understanding of the goals of network defense, information assurance principles, and various network security protocols. Learners explore different types of network security controls and approaches, laying a strong foundation for a career in cybersecurity.

Identification, Authentication, and Authorization module delves into access control models, identity and access management, user access management, and various authentication and authorization methods. Learners gain insights into user accounting and the importance of these security controls.

Network Security Controls - Administrative Controls explores the need for compliance, regulatory frameworks, security policy design and development, and security and awareness training. Learners understand the significance of good security policies and how they contribute to organizational security.

Network Security Controls - Physical Controls emphasizes the importance of physical security, attack vectors, workplace security, physical security controls, and environmental controls. Learners gain practical knowledge of implementing physical security measures to safeguard organizational assets.

Network Security Controls - Technical Controls covers network segmentation, firewalls, IDS/IPS, honeypots, proxy servers, VPNs, SIEM, user behavior analytics, and antivirus/anti-malware software. Learners gain expertise in implementing technical controls to secure network infrastructure.

Virtualization and Cloud Computing module provides insights into virtualization components, OS virtualization security, cloud computing benefits, services, deployment models, and cloud security best practices. Learners understand the importance of secure virtual and cloud environments.

Wireless Network Security focuses on wireless network terminology, standards, topologies, components, encryption mechanisms, authentication methods, and security measures. Learners gain practical knowledge of securing wireless networks and mitigating associated risks.

Mobile Device Security module covers mobile device connection methods, mobile device management, enterprise-level mobile use approaches, security risks, enterprise mobile security management solutions, and best practices for mobile platforms. Learners understand the complexities of securing mobile devices in enterprise environments.

IoT Device Security explores the fundamentals of IoT, application areas, IoT devices, architecture, communication models, and IoT security considerations. Learners gain insights into IoT security best practices and tools to secure IoT-enabled environments.

Cryptography and PKI module provides an understanding of cryptographic techniques, encryption and hashing algorithms, cryptography tools, and PKI. Learners gain expertise in securing data and communications through robust cryptographic methods and infrastructure.

Data Security focuses on the importance of data security, different data security technologies, encryption tools, data backup and retention methods, data loss prevention, and various security controls. Learners understand the critical aspects of safeguarding sensitive data within organizational systems.

Network Traffic Monitoring module covers the need for network traffic monitoring, advantages, traffic signatures, attack signature analysis techniques, and various network monitoring tools. Learners gain insights into monitoring and analyzing network traffic for security purposes.