CND (Certified Network Defender) Courses
CND (Certified Network Defender) Courses
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Strengthen your cyber defence skills with the Certified Network Defender (CND) course. Learn secure network architecture, firewalling & VPNs, SIEM, incident response, and threat hunting. Delivered one-on-one online with expert lecturers. Start anytime.
Why Choose School of IT for CND?
- One-on-one mentoring with certified instructors.
- Hands-on labs to simulate real-world defensive scenarios.
- Flexible scheduling — evenings/weekends available.
- Career-ready skills for SOC/NOC and security analyst roles.
What You’ll Learn in CND
Network Security & Hardening
Zero-trust principles, segmentation, baseline configs, patch/change control.
Perimeter Defence
Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, NAC and wireless security controls.
SIEM & Monitoring
Log collection, flow data, baselines, triage alerts, and dashboards.
Incident Response
IR playbooks, evidence handling, containment and recovery.
Threat Hunting
Hypothesis-driven hunting, anomaly detection, and APT detection.
CND Course Duration & Pricing
20 Hours
Core CND modules.
R18,900
40 Hours
Extended blue-team labs & case studies.
R28,800
Custom
Corporate training or tailored focus.
Quote on request
Note: International EC-Council exam fees are additional and booked separately.
How Our CND Training Works
- Register — download brochure & enrol.
- Lecturer assigned — within ±2 working days.
- Schedule — set times that suit you.
- Learn — complete one-on-one online sessions.
- Certify — prepare for the CND exam (optional).
CND Courses South Africa – FAQs
Do I need networking experience?
Basic networking knowledge helps but is not required.
Is the CND exam included?
No, the EC-Council exam is optional and priced separately.
When can I start?
Anytime — lecturers are assigned within ~2 working days.
Start Your Certified Network Defender Training
Train one-on-one online, master blue-team defence, and prepare for the CND certification exam.
