CND v2 — Certified Network Defender

Master Advanced Network Defense & Security — Secure Networking • Incident Response • Threat Monitoring

The CND v2 certification equips you with the skills required to protect, detect, and respond to network threats. Learn real-world defensive security techniques, secure network architecture, and operational network defense using vendor-neutral methodologies.

  • Learn industry-standard network defense techniques
  • Master secure network configuration & monitoring
  • Gain practical hands-on experience with modern security tools
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Program Highlights

CND v2 trains you in network security operations, threat monitoring, incident response, and secure network design with 50+ hands-on labs built for real-world defensive security.

📡 Network Defense Mastery
🛠️ 100% Practical Training
🌐 Real-world Threat Simulation
🕵️ Network Forensics & Monitoring
🔧 Tool-driven Learning (40+ Tools)
🛡️ Secure Network Architecture

Why Choose CND v2?

Master Network Defense — Threat Detection • Incident Response • Secure Architecture

CND v2 validates your expertise in defensive security, network monitoring, incident handling, and secure network design through 50+ real-world hands-on labs aligned with modern security operations.

Network Defense Mastery
Firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security & protocols
Threat Monitoring & Detection
SIEM, log analysis & anomaly detection
Incident Response
Containment, recovery & reporting procedures
Network Forensics
Packet analysis, evidence handling & investigation
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CND v2

Certified Network Defender v2 — master network defense, threat detection, incident response, network forensics, and secure infrastructure design with 50+ hands-on labs and real-world SOC simulations.

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What You Will Learn

1️⃣ Network Security Foundations & Architecture
  • Network security fundamentals & defense-in-depth strategy
  • Understanding TCP/IP, protocols, ports & secure communication layers
  • Security architecture: firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, segmentation
  • Threat landscape, network risk, vulnerabilities & exploits
2️⃣ Perimeter Security, Hardening & Access Control
  • Firewall configuration, ACLs, NAT, DMZ & secure routing
  • Endpoint security, patching, configuration baselines & hardening
  • Authentication, authorization & policy-driven network access
  • Secure switch/router configurations to prevent attacks
3️⃣ Monitoring, Threat Detection & Network Forensics
  • SIEM operations, log analysis & continuous network monitoring
  • Detecting intrusions, DoS attacks, anomalies & malicious traffic
  • Packet analysis, evidence gathering & forensic investigation
  • Incident response: containment, recovery & reporting
4️⃣ Compliance, Policies & Secure Network Operations
  • Creating network security policies for enterprises
  • Compliance: ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA & regulatory mapping
  • Building secure network architectures for SOC environments
  • Practical CND v2 exam preparation & real-world use cases

Core Traits You’ll Build

DefensiveAnalyticalThreat-awareIncident-ready

Your Defender Style

A proactive network defender — mastering threat detection, traffic analysis, incident response, and network hardening through real-world defensive security exercises and SOC-based labs.

Official CND v2 Certification

Validate your expertise in network defense, threat detection, traffic monitoring, incident response, and SOC operations through the official CND v2 practical certification.

CND v2 Certificate

Become a Certified Network Defender (CND v2)

CND v2 validates your ability to secure enterprise networks, detect threats, monitor traffic, perform forensic analysis, and apply defensive security techniques used inside real SOC environments.

  • Hands-on Practical Network Defense Assessments
  • Traffic Monitoring, SIEM Operations & Log Analysis
  • Incident Response, Threat Detection & Network Forensics
  • Globally Recognized Network Defense Credential
CND v2 Course Description

CND v2 course has been designed by industry experts to help IT Professionals play an active role in the Protection of digital business assets and Detection and Response to Cyber Threats while leveraging Threat Intelligence to Predict them before they happen. CND is a network security course designed to help organizations create and deploy the most comprehensive network defense system.

The Protect, Detect, Respond, and Predict approach defines the job roles for a Blue Team Security Professional. One can continue their career as a Network Defender or later transition into a niche job profile as CND v2 course covers a base understanding of Blue Teams.

The first certification program to offer device and enterprise-level security for its students. Career changers planning a move into cybersecurity will also benefit from this

Another major reason why you must not hesitate and consider opting for a cloud security engineer is it is average salary.

Learn different ways to ensure security across various cloud platforms — Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure Cloud, and Google Cloud Platform.

EC council CND v2 is the only certification program that offers a chance to learn beyond the technological aspects of network security. The module has a strong focus on the strategical domain with special attention to adaptive & defense-in-depth security, framing network policies, achieving compliance, and the operational domain to learn the implementation of the above decisions.

Training Options

ONLINE BOOTCAMP Preferred
  • ✔ Flexi Pass Enabled: Flexibility to reschedule your cohort within first 90 days of access.
  • ✔ Lifetime access to high-quality live class recordings
  • ✔ 24x7 learner assistance and support
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CORPORATE TRAINING
  • ✔ Blended learning delivery model (self-paced eLearning and/or instructor-led options)
  • ✔ Flexible pricing options
  • ✔ Enterprise grade Learning Management System (LMS)
  • ✔ Enterprise dashboards for individuals and teams
  • ✔ 24x7 learner assistance and support
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I had an excellent experience with Securium Academy! The courses are well-structured, up-to-date, and tailored to meet industry standards, especially in the field of cybersecurity. The instructors are highly knowledgeable and supportive, breaking down complex topics into easily understandable modules. What stood out the most was their hands-on approach with practical labs, real-world scenarios, and continuous mentoring. Whether you're a beginner or looking to advance your career, Securium Academy offers the right blend of theory and practice. Highly recommended for anyone serious about building a strong foundation in cybersecurity!

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Exam was very nice.. It was an excellent experience.. I highly recommend everyone who is highly passionate in cyber security field should attend this exam.

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Happy to share that I have successfully earned the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification from EC-Council! This achievement has deepened my understanding of ethical hacking methodologies, penetration testing, and advanced cybersecurity concepts — empowering me to identify, analyze, and secure systems against evolving cyber threats.

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I recently completed the Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU) certification, and I must say it was an excellent experience! The CSCU program is well-structured and beginner-friendly, making it perfect for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in cybersecurity awareness, internet safety, and digital hygiene.

Frequently Asked Questions

The CND V2 certification is a globally recognized credential that validates an individual’s skills and knowledge in network security and defense strategies.

CND v2 is ideal for SOC analysts, network administrators, cybersecurity professionals, blue team members, and anyone responsible for securing network environments.

No strict prerequisites, but basic knowledge of networking, TCP/IP, and cybersecurity concepts will help participants better understand the course content.

Earning the CND v2 certification validates your defensive security skills, enhances your blue team capabilities, boosts your professional credibility, and opens opportunities in SOC operations and network security roles.

Salaries vary based on location and experience, but CND v2 certified professionals typically earn competitive pay due to high demand in SOC and defensive security roles.

Yes, Securium Academy provides the full CND v2 program online with lab access, recorded sessions, and instructor-led live training.

Yes, Securium provides full study materials, practice questions, lab guides, and additional resources to help you prepare effectively.

After CND v2, you can advance toward certifications like CEH, CHFI, SOC Analyst, or other blue-team and defensive security paths to further strengthen your career.

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