Certified Network Defender

Certified Network Defender (CND)

The Certified Network Defender (CND) certification is a vendor-neutral, IT security certification that is designed to validate the skills and knowledge of network defenders in identifying, responding to, and stopping network threats.

Focus

The Certified Network Defender certification focuses on Network defense, security risk management, network security technologies, and incident response.

Exam Duration

The Certified Network Defender exam duration is 4 hours

Num of Question

The exam contains a total of 200 questions

Exam Fee

The exam fee is $330 USD.

Exam Validity

The CCRN-Pediatric certification is valid for 3 years.

Prior Certification

• No prior EC-Council certification is required.

Exam Format

The Certified Network Defender exam is a Multiple-choice and hands-on lab questions.

Passing Conditions

To pass Certified Network Defender exam, applicants must achieve a minimum score of Passing score is 70% (140 questions).

Who Should Take

The Certified Network Defender (CND) certification is ideal for network administrators, engineers, security analysts, and managers who want to validate their skills and knowledge in network defense and security.

• Network Administrator
• Network Engineer
• Security Analyst
• Security Consultant

Prerequisites

No specific work experience is required, but a basic understanding of networking concepts is recommended.

Or can substitute with certifications:

• Certified Network Administrator (CNA) certification or equivalent experience.

Certification Process

• Step 1: Register for the CND course with an EC-Council Training Partner.
• Step 2: Complete the CND course and receive a study guide and practice questions.
• Step 3: Take the CND exam at an authorized EC-Council testing center.
• Step 4: Receive your CND certification upon passing the exam.

Domains with Weights

• Domain 1: Network Security Fundamentals (20%): This domain covers networking concepts, security models, and security architecture.
• Domain 2: Network Threats and Vulnerabilities (20%): This domain covers types of network threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management techniques.
• Domain 3: Host and Network Security Best Practices (20%): This domain covers best practices for securing hosts, networks, and network devices.
• Domain 4: Incident Response and Management (20%): This domain covers incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Domain 5: Network Security Technologies and Systems (20%): This domain covers network security technologies, systems, and protocols.