Certified Network Defender | CND Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for security professionals who wish to learn how to use Cortex XDR to prevent and stop 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 Botswana (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 Botswana (available online or onsite) targets security professionals who wish to learn how to troubleshoot Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewalls.

By the conclusion 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 Botswana (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 Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for 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 Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level network administrators who wish to manage and secure their networks using FortiGate firewalls.

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

• Understand Fortigate features and functionalities, particularly those introduced or enhanced in version 7.4.
• Configure and manage FortiGate devices and implement advanced security features.
• Deploy and manage advanced security measures like IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and threat management.
• Monitor network activities, analyze logs, and generate reports for auditing and compliance.

This instructor-led live training in Botswana (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 Botswana (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.
• Recognize 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 Botswana (online or on-site) is aimed at beginner-level technical professionals who wish to understand the Security Fabric concept and how it has evolved to meet organisational cybersecurity needs.

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 Botswana (online or onsite) is geared towards intermediate-level technical professionals who wish to explore the technical aspects and functionalities of Fortinet’s product line in greater depth, thereby enabling them to effectively recommend, sell, and implement Fortinet security solutions.

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

• Gain 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 in diverse environments.
• Apply Fortinet products to address complex security challenges and requirements.

Why should you attend?

The Certified Lead Ethical Hacker training course empowers you to develop the essential expertise required to conduct information system penetration tests. By applying recognised principles, procedures, and penetration testing techniques, you will learn to identify potential threats within computer networks. Throughout this training, you will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to manage a penetration testing project or team, as well as to plan and execute internal and external pentests in compliance with various standards, such as the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) and the Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM). Furthermore, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to draft reports and propose countermeasures. Additionally, through practical exercises, you will master penetration testing techniques and acquire the skills needed to manage a pentest team, handle customer communication, and resolve conflicts.

The Certified Lead Ethical Hacking training course provides a technical perspective on information security through ethical hacking, utilising common techniques such as information gathering and vulnerability detection, both within and outside of a business network.

The training is also aligned with the NICE (The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education) Protect and Defend framework.

Upon mastering the requisite knowledge and skills in ethical hacking, you can sit for the exam and apply for the "PECB Certified Lead Ethical Hacker" credential. By holding a PECB Lead Ethical Hacker certificate, you will demonstrate that you have acquired the practical skills for performing and managing penetration tests in accordance with best practices.

Who should attend?

• Individuals interested in IT Security, particularly in Ethical Hacking, who wish to learn more about the topic or initiate a process of professional reorientation.
• Information security officers and professionals seeking to master ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques.
• Managers or consultants wishing to learn how to oversee the penetration testing process.
• Auditors wishing to perform and conduct professional penetration tests.
• Persons responsible for maintaining the security of information systems within an organisation.
• Technical experts who want to learn how to prepare a pentest.
• Cybersecurity professionals and information security team members.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators and IT professionals who wish to use RSPAMD, SpamAssassin, and DMARC to secure self-hosted email servers.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to configure anti-spam solutions, implement email authentication protocols, and maintain secure sovereign mail infrastructure.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for network engineers and infrastructure professionals who wish to use SONiC and ONL to deploy and manage open network infrastructure on white-box switches.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: understand SONiC and ONL architecture, deploy open-source NOS on white-box hardware, configure networking features, and implement monitoring and automation.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is designed for security professionals aiming to master the fundamentals of managing Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewalls.

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

• Configure and manage the essential features of Palo Alto Networks' firewalls.
• Administer security and NAT policies.
• Oversee threat prevention strategies.
• Monitor network threats and traffic flows.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at security professionals who wish 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.