EC-Council Network Defense Essentials (NDE)

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. Put your newly acquired abilities to the test with an exhilarating Capture the Flag (CTF) Exercise seamlessly integrated in our Capstone project. This CTF is seamlessly integrated by live virtual machines, genuine software, and real networks, all delivered within a secure and regulated sandbox environment. With these exclusive hands-on, human-versus-machine CTF challenges you will develop the hands-on proficiencies essential for success in your cyber professional role. 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 the network security
• Essential network security protocols
• Identification, authentication, and authorization concepts
• Network security controls
• 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.

• No prior IT or cybersecurity experience is required.
• The course is open to beginners, including students, career changers, or anybody with little to no experience.