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Network Defense Essentials

Format

Self-paced (eLearning)

Vendor

EC-Council

Course Price

$299

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Network Defense Essentials

Overview

Network Defense Essentials is an EC-Council introductory course covering the fundamentals of network security and defense. Students learn how networks operate, how they are attacked, and how to protect them using firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and other key controls.

Delivered online and self-paced through AuditHive's EC-Council partnership. Complete website checkout to complete and confirm enrollment.

Check the official course provider course and credential requirements for the current syllabus, exam and certification criteria.

Curriculum

  1. Network Security Fundamentals

    • Network architecture and protocols
    • Common network attacks
    • Defense-in-depth principles

  2. Perimeter Defense

    • Firewalls and packet filtering
    • IDS and IPS technologies
    • DMZ architecture

  3. Secure Communications

    • VPN technologies and protocols
    • Wireless security essentials
    • Email and web security basics

Who Should Attend & Prerequisites

Who should attend

  • IT students and career changers
  • Help desk and junior IT staff
  • Professionals building foundational security skills

Prerequisites

EC-Council describes this Essentials course as suitable for beginners without prior cybersecurity work experience. Basic computer literacy will help you follow the material.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand network security architecture and threats
  • Configure and manage basic perimeter defenses
  • Apply secure communication techniques
  • Prepare for network defense certifications like CND

Exam and credential requirements

Training and certification are separate steps. Review EC-Council's applicable examination, eligibility and completion requirements before scheduling your assessment. Purchasing a course does not itself award the credential. Voucher validity, retakes and credential maintenance follow the terms for your course and examination.

What's Included

  • EC-Council official e-courseware
  • Practical learning resources supplied with the course package
  • Exam voucher (included in course price)

Confirm the assigned course version, access period, practical resources and exam-voucher terms in your enrollment information. Contact training@auditpartners.com before checkout if you need a particular package feature.

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