Certified Network Defender (CND) Practice Exam
The Certified Network Defender (CND) certification, offered by the EC-Council, validates your proficiency in securing networks against evolving cyber threats. Earning this credential demonstrates your ability to defend, detect, and respond to network security incidents effectively.
Who Should Take This Exam?
- Network Administrators
- Network Security Analysts
- Security Operations Center (SOC) Analysts
- IT Professionals transitioning to Cybersecurity
Are There Prerequisites?
There are two options to qualify for the CND exam:
- Option 1: Complete an official network security training course offered by EC-Council or approved academic institutions.
- Option 2: Possess a minimum of two years of work experience in information security and submit an eligibility application with a fee.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Network Security Analyst: Monitoring network activity for suspicious behavior, analyzing security incidents, and implementing security controls.
- Network Defender: Hardening network infrastructure, deploying security solutions, and responding to security breaches.
- Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst: Providing real-time monitoring and analysis of network security threats within a SOC environment.
- Security Consultant: Providing network security expertise and guidance to organizations.
Exam Details
- Duration: 4 hours
- Passing Score: 70%.
Course Outline
- Network Defense Management
- Network Perimeter Protection
- Endpoint Protection
- Application and Data Protection
- Enterprise Virtual, Cloud, and Wireless Network Protection
- Incident Detection
- Incident Response
- Incident Prediction