The EC-Council Certified Network Defender (C|ND) program is a comprehensive, vendor-neutral network security certification designed for IT professionals and systems administrators focused on safeguarding networks and systems. This certification teaches participants how to protect local networks, endpoints, cloud environments, applications, mobile devices, and more. It covers essential topics such as log analysis, network traffic monitoring, incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
The program also provides in-depth training on identifying and addressing security threats, assessing attack surfaces, and utilizing threat intelligence to enhance defensive strategies. Often referred to as “blue-teaming,” C|ND professionals apply defense tactics to prevent, detect, respond to, and remediate network security threats. With more than 100 hands-on labs delivered on live systems, learners gain practical experience to manage network security in real-time environments.
Kickstart Your Career in Network Security
The C|ND program offers a strong foundation in network defense, preparing you for a career as a blue team security professional. It covers key areas that make it easy to advance into specialized roles in network defense.
