EC-Council: Certified Network Defender

• Planning and administering network security
• Recognizing security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities
• Ensuring regulatory compliance
• Designing and implementing network security policies
• Applying security principles in distributed and mobile computing environments
• Implementing Identity and Access Management, encryption, and network segmentation
• Managing Windows and Linux Security Administration
• Addressing security risks in mobile devices and IoT
• Implementing strong data security techniques
• Managing security in virtualization technologies and cloud platforms
• Implementing wireless network security
• Conducting risk and vulnerability assessments
• Providing first response to security incidents
• Identifying Indicators of Compromise and Attack
• Integrating threat intelligence for proactive defense
• Conducting Attack Surface Analysis
• Assisting in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning
• Monitoring network traffic and performing log management
• Managing proxy, content filtering, and troubleshooting network issues
• Hardening security of endpoints and selecting firewall solutions
• Configuring IDS/IPS for enhanced security
• Maintaining an inventory of network devices
• Providing security awareness guidance and training
• Managing AAA for network devices
• Reviewing audit logs and analyzing security anomalies
• Maintaining and configuring security platforms
• Evaluating security products and operations procedures
• Identifying and classifying organizational assets
• Implementing system integrity monitoring tools
• Understanding EDR/XDR and UEBA solutions
• Conducting PIA processes for privacy assessment
• Collaborating on threat hunting and incident response
• Understanding SOAR platforms in cybersecurity operations
• Integrating Zero Trust principles into security architectures
• Staying updated on emerging cyber threats
• Understanding the role of AI/ML in cyber defense.

Core Modules:

• Network Attacks and Defense Strategies
• Administrative Network Security
• Technical Network Security
• Network Perimeter Security
• Endpoint Security – Windows Systems
• Endpoint Security – Linux Systems
• Endpoint Security – Mobile Devices
• Endpoint Security – IoT Devices
• Administrative Application Security
• Data Security
• Enterprise Virtual Network Security
• Enterprise Cloud Security
• Enterprise Wireless Network Security
• Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis
• Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis
• Incident Response and Forensics Investigation
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
• Risk Anticipation with Risk Management
• Threat Assessment with Attack Surface Analysis
• Threat Prediction with Cyber Threat Intelligence

Self-Study Modules:

• Computer Network Fundamentals
• Physical Network Security
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) Security
• Endpoint Security – MAC Systems

C|ND is a leading network security certification designed to equip organizations with the knowledge and skills to build and implement robust network defense strategies. Aligned with global job role frameworks, C|ND certification directly supports the following positions:

• Network Security Engineer
• Security Analyst
• Security Architect
• Security Consultant
• Cybersecurity Specialist
• IT Manager
• IT Director