EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND)

EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND)

The EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) certification is designed to measure the skills and knowledge required to defend networks against various types of attacks and threats.

Focus

The EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) certification focuses on Network defense, security, and penetration testing

Exam Duration

The EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) exam duration is 120 minutes

Num of Question

The exam contains a total of 80 questions

Exam Fee

The exam fee is $125 (EC-Council members) / $225 (non-members).

Exam Validity

The CCRN-Pediatric certification is valid for 3 years.

Prior Certification

• N/A

Exam Format

The EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) exam is a Multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and hands-on labs

Passing Conditions

To pass EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) exam, applicants must achieve a minimum score of Passing score: 70% (56 out of 80 questions)

Who Should Take

The EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) certification is ideal for IT professionals, security analysts, network administrators, and anyone responsible for securing networks and systems.

• Network Administrator
• Security Analyst
• System Administrator
• Compliance Officer
• Network Architect

Prerequisites

N/A

Or can substitute with certifications:

• EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS)

Certification Process

• Enroll in an EC-Council-Approved Training Program
• Pass the EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) Exam

Domains with Weights

• Domain 1: Network Security (25%): This domain covers the skills and knowledge required to secure networks, including network architecture, protocols, and devices.
• Domain 2: Threats and Vulnerabilities (30%): This domain covers the skills and knowledge required to identify and respond to various types of threats and vulnerabilities, including malware, viruses, and denial-of-service attacks.
• Domain 3: Risk Management and Compliance (15%): This domain covers the skills and knowledge required to manage risk and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including regulatory requirements for data privacy and security.
• Domain 4: Incident Management (20%): This domain covers the skills and knowledge required to respond to and manage incidents, including incident response planning, preparation, and response.
• Domain 5: Defensive Technologies (10%): This domain covers the skills and knowledge required to implement and manage defensive technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and authentication mechanisms.