Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and Security Training Course

The Certified Network Defender (CND) is a comprehensive, vendor-neutral network security certification programme. It is an instructor-led, hands-on training experience that prioritises practical skills through intensive lab exercises. The curriculum is grounded in the security education framework and work role task analysis outlined by the National Infocomm Competency Framework (NICF), as well as the job-task analysis and cybersecurity education framework provided by the National Initiative of Cybersecurity Education (NICE). Furthermore, the course content has been aligned with global job roles and the Department of Defense (DoD) standards for system and network administrators.

This programme equips network administrators with the ability to identify which areas of an organisation require security reviews and vulnerability testing, while also teaching them how to reduce, prevent, and mitigate network risks. CND adopts a holistic approach to network security, covering the protect, detect, respond, and predict domains.

Key Benefits of the CND Course:

• Specialised focus on IoT security
• Network virtualization practices tailored for remote workforces
• Advanced Cloud Security modules alongside IoT and Operational Technology (OT) content
• Introduction to threat intelligence
• Comprehensive Attack Surface Analysis

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at security professionals who wish to learn how to use Cortex XDR in preventing and stopping the occurrence of sophisticated attacks and threats.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and components of Cortex XDR.
• Create and manage profiles for exploit and malware prevention.
• Analyze behavioral threats and monitor response actions.
• Perform basic Cortex app troubleshooting.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at security engineers and compliance officers who wish to harden EXO deployments, control model access, and govern AI workloads running entirely on-premise.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at security professionals who wish to learn how to troubleshoot Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewalls.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture of the next-generation firewall.
• Investigate and troubleshoot networking issues using firewall tools.
• Analyze advanced logs to resolve real-life scenarios.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level network administrators who wish to use FortiGate 1100E to manage and secure their network environments effectively.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic architecture and features of FortiGate 1100E.
• Learn how to deploy FortiGate 1100E in various network environments.
• Gain hands-on experience with basic configuration and management tasks.
• Understand security policies, NAT, and VPNs.
• Learn to monitor and maintain FortiGate 1100E.

This instructor-led live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network and security professionals who wish to effectively manage and secure networks using Fortigate 600E equipment, with a specific focus on HA configurations for enhanced reliability and performance.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the features, specifications, and operating principles of the Fortigate 600E firewall.
• Perform the initial setup of the Fortigate 600E, including basic configuration tasks like setting up interfaces, routing, and initial firewall policies.
• Configure and manage advanced security features such as SSL VPN, user authentication, antivirus, IPS, web filtering, and anti-malware capabilities to protect against a variety of network threats.
• Troubleshoot common issues in HA setups and effectively manage HA environments.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) targets intermediate-level network administrators who aim to manage and secure their networks using FortiGate firewalls.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain an understanding of FortiGate features and functionalities, with a focus on those introduced or enhanced in version 7.4.
• Configure and manage FortiGate devices while implementing advanced security features.
• Deploy and manage advanced security measures such as Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), antivirus, web filtering, and threat management.
• Monitor network activities, analyse logs, and generate reports to support auditing and compliance requirements.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network administrators who wish to gain the essential skills to manage, administer, monitor, and maintain Fortinet security systems.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure and manage FortiGate firewalls.
• Monitor network traffic and manage incidents with FortiAnalyzer.
• Automate tasks and manage policies through FortiManager.
• Apply preventive maintenance strategies and troubleshoot network issues.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level network security professionals who wish to learn the concept of cybersecurity and the current global threat landscape.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the current global threat landscape and identify the main types of cyber adversaries.
• Recognise the primary types of malware and the mechanics of cyber attacks.
• Understand the basics of network security and the importance of a layered security approach.
• Learn about Fortinet's Security Fabric and how it addresses modern cybersecurity challenges.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level technical professionals who wish to learn the concept of the Security Fabric and how it evolved to address the cybersecurity needs of organizations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn the evolution of cybersecurity and how it has shaped current security technologies.
• Use Fortinet products to protect against specific types of cyber threats and attacks.
• Understand the integration and automation capabilities of Fortinet solutions in providing a coordinated response to cyber incidents.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level technical professionals who wish to delve deeper into the technical aspects and functionalities of Fortinet’s product range to effectively recommend, sell, and implement Fortinet security solutions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Acquire in-depth knowledge of Fortinet’s advanced security solutions and products.
• Understand the technical features, benefits, and deployment scenarios for each core Fortinet product.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Fortinet solutions across diverse environments.
• Apply Fortinet products to address complex security challenges and requirements.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at software testers who wish to protect their organization's network with Nmap.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up the necessary testing environment to start using Nmap.
• Scan network systems for security vulnerabilities.
• Discover active and vulnerable hosts.

OpenVAS is a sophisticated open-source framework comprising various services and tools designed for scanning and managing network vulnerabilities.

Through this instructor-led live training, participants will gain practical skills in utilising OpenVAS for network vulnerability scanning.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure OpenVAS
• Understand the core features and components of OpenVAS
• Configure and execute network vulnerability scans using OpenVAS
• Review and interpret the outcomes of OpenVAS scans

Audience

• Network engineers
• Network administrators

Course Format

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

Note

• To arrange a customized training session for this course, please contact us.

Delivered via instructor-led, live training in South Africa (available online or onsite), this course targets security professionals who wish to acquire the core competencies for managing Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewalls.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure and manage Palo Alto Networks' firewall essential features.
• Manage security and NAT policies.
• Manage threat prevention strategies.
• Monitor network threats and traffic.

This instructor-led live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is tailored for security professionals seeking to learn how to manage firewalls at scale.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Design, configure, and manage the Panorama Firewall management server.
• Manage policies using device groups.
• Roll out network configurations to different firewalls.