PA-243: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Debug and Troubleshoot (EDU-311)

Course Overview: PA-243: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Debug and Troubleshoot is a three-day course on how to troubleshoot the full line of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls. Students will receive hands-on experience troubleshooting the security, networking, threat prevention, logging, and reporting features of the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® operating system. Upon completion of this class, students will have an in-depth knowledge of how to troubleshoot visibility and control over applications, users, and content. This is not a virtualized theoretical course. This is hands-on, real world instruction, directly relevant to the DoD and Commercial implementations of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls.

Each student is issued a physical Palo Alto firewall and a Cisco layer 3 switch at their desk. Real hardware per student for real experience and real skill development. TechNow provides a very comprehensive client infrastructure that includes Windows, Linux, and multiple packet sniffer agents.

The instructor for this course has been a lead in Unix kernel development to implement firewall and intrusion detection technologies. Additionally, the instructor has taught several security appliance products and carries several SANS, ISC2, ISACA, Cisco, Unix, and Windows certifications.

Attendees to the PA-243: Palo Alto Networks Firewall Debug and Troubleshoot (EDU-311) Training Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations: No Events

Duration: 3 days

Course Objectives: Students attending this foundational-level training course will gain an in-depth knowledge of how to configure and manage their Palo Alto Networks firewall, including hands-on experience in configuring the security, networking, threat prevention, logging, and reporting features of the Palo Alto Networks Operating System (PAN-OS).

Day 1

Module 0 – Introduction & Overview
Module 1: Troubleshooting
- Methodology
Module 2: Platform
- Comparisons When
- Troubleshooting
Module 3: Flow Logic
Module 4: Administration
- Troubleshooting

Day 2

Mod 5: Layer 3
- Troubleshooting
Mod 6: Policy
- Troubleshooting
Mod 7: User-ID™
- Troubleshooting

Day 3

Mod 8: VPN
- Troubleshooting
Mod 9: GlobalProtect™
- Troubleshooting
Mod 10: Performance
- Troubleshooting

Prerequisites:

This course is in no way associated with Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

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TN-345: Python for Penetration Testers

Course Overview:

This Python for Penetration Testing course is designed to give you the skills you need for maintaining or developing Python Penetration Testing tools oriented towards offensive operations. We have a suite of courses and certifications that help understand a problem, this course prepares the student to rapidly develop prototype code to attack or defend against it.

The course concludes with a Capture the Flag event that will test both your ability to apply your new tools and coding skills in a Python Penetration Testing challenge.

This course is not intended to be an Advanced Python course, but to exemplify penetration techniques utilizing Python. The course covers Threading, Sockets, OOP, and third party modules that facilitate the offensive operator’s objective.

This course utilizes the “Violent Python” text book.

Attendees to TN-345: Python for Penetration Testers Class will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 3 Days

Course Objectives:

Python Lanuage Refress
Network Sockets
Exception Handling
Hashes and Cracking Passwords
Threading
- Concepts and Python Implementation
- Queues and Synchronization
- urlparse and httplib to probe URLs
- Crack a password protected zip file
Port Scanner
- Threading a Port Scanner
nmap integration
Deploying shellcode
Mechanize, BeautifulSoup
- HTTP Form Password Guessing
- HTTP Proxies (Burp Suite)
- HTTP Cookies Session Hijacking
  - CookieMonster
Images and Metadata
Justniffer
SQL Injection
- sqlmap
- SQLBrute
Antivirus and IDS evasion
- PyInstaller
- Metasploit
Scapy
- Deploy shellcode
- DNS Cache Poisoning
- Packety Violence

Prerequisites:

Python Programming Skills or P-325: Python Programming

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TN-5425: Networking with Windows Server 2016

Course Overview:

Course two of a three course series to obtain a Server 2016 MCSA certification. This 5-day course provides the fundamental networking skills required to deploy and support Windows Server 2016 in most organizations. It covers IP fundamentals, remote access technologies, and more advanced content including Software Defined Networking.

The course leads directly to preparing for the(MCSA):Windows Server 2016 exam “70-741: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016”. It also maps to Microsoft’s course 20741A, and is part of the Server 2016 MCSA certification.

Attendees to TN-5425: Networking with Window Server 2016 will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

Plan and implement an IPv4 network
Implement Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Implement IPv6
Implement Domain Name System (DNS)
Implement and manage IP address management (IPAM)
Plan for remote access
Implement DirectAccess
Implement virtual private networks (VPNs)
Implement networking for branch offices
Configure advanced networking features
Implement Software Defined Networking

Prerequisites:

A basic understanding of networking fundamentals
Experience working with Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012
Experience working in a Windows Server infrastructure enterprise environment
Knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model
Understanding of core networking topologies and architectures such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and wireless networking
Basic knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol stack, addressing and name resolution
Experience with and knowledge of Hyper-V and virtualization
Hands-on experience working with the Windows client operating systems such as Windows 8.1 or Windows 10

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CL-315: CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional Preparation Seminar

Course Overview:

TechNow’s CCSP Certification Preparation Seminar is an accelerated course designed to meet the high demands of the information security industry by preparing students for the industry standard Certified Cloud Security Professional exam. The exam covers (ISC)²’s 6 Domains from the Common Body of Knowledge, which encompass the whole of cloud security.

This course is an intense 5 day program. TechNow has a proven training and certification track record that you can depend on. CCSP test is 125 questions that typically require more comprehension than CISSP questions. The instructor takes time to walk through scenarios that assume comprehensive knowledge of enterprise infrastructures.

Attendees to CL-315: CCSP Certification Preparation Seminar will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

The 6 domains of the CCSP CBK:

Architectural Concepts & Design Requirements
Cloud Data Security
Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security
Cloud Application Security
Operations
Legal & Compliance

Duration: 5 days

Audience: Mid-level to advanced professionals involved with IT architecture, web and cloud security engineering, information security, governance, risk and compliance, and even IT auditing. CCSPs will be responsible for cloud security architecture, design, operations, and/or service orchestration.

DoD 8140: Not Mandated

Course Prerequisites: IT professional with 5 years of experience, 3 years of security experience, and at least 1 year of cloud security experience. GSEC, CISSP, CASP or equivalent experience in managing enterprise infrastructures. CCSP test is 125 questions that typically require more comprehension than CISSP questions. This course is for those who are already qualified at the enterprise level for IT infrastructures, have Cloud experience, and are looking for a Cloud Security certification.

Course Objectives:

Domain 1: Architectural Concepts and Design Requirements

Module 1: Understand cloud computing concepts
Module 2: Describe cloud reference architecture
Module 3: Understand security concepts relevant to cloud computing
Module 4: Understand design principles of secure cloud computing
Module 5: Identify trusted cloud services

Domain 2: Cloud Data Security

Module 1: Understand Cloud Data Life Cycle
Module 2: Design and Implement Cloud Data Storage Architectures
Module 3: Understand and implement Data Discovery and Classification Technologies
Module 4: Design and Implement Relevant Jurisdictional Data Protection for Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Module 5: Design and implement Data Rights Management
Module 6: Plan and Implement Data Retention, Deletion, and Archival policies
Module 7: Design and Implement Auditability, Traceability, and Accountability of Data Events

Domain 3: Cloud Platform Infrastructure Security

Module 1: Comprehend Cloud Infrastructure Comp
Module 2: Analyze Risks Associated to Cloud Infrastructure
Module 3: Design and Plan Security Controls
Module 4: Plans Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Management

Domain 4: Cloud Application Security

Module 1: Recognize Need for Training and Awareness in Application Security
Module 2: Understand Cloud Software Assurance and Validation
Module 3: Use Verified Secure Software
Module 4: Comprehend the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Process
Module 5: Apply the Secure Software Development Life Cycle
Module 6: Comprehend the Specifics of Cloud Application Architecture
Module 7: Design Appropriate Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions

Domain 5: Operations

Module 1: Support the Planning Process for the Data Center Design
Module 2: Implement and Build Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Module 3: Run Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Module 4: Manage Physical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Module 5: Build Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Module 6: Run Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Module 7: Manage Logical Infrastructure for Cloud Environment
Module 8: Ensure Compliance with Regulations and Controls
Module 9: Conduct Risk Assessment to Logical and Physical Infrastructure
Module 10: Understand the Collection and Preservation of Digital Evidence
Module 11: Manage Communications with Relevant Parties

Domain 6: Legal and Compliance

Module 1: Understand Legal Requirements and Unique Risks Within the Cloud Environment
Module 2: Understand Privacy Issues, Including Jurisdictional Variances
Module 3: Understand Audit Process, Methodologies, and Required Adaptions for a Cloud Environment
Module 4: Understand Implication of Cloud to Enterprise Risk Management
Module 5: Understand Outsourcing and Cloud Contract Design
Module 6: Execute Vendor Management

Dates/Locations: No Events

VM-335: VMware Cloud Essentials and vCloud – Architecting the VMware Cloud FastTrack

Course Overview:

This FastTrack course combines combines two VMware courses (VMware Cloud Essentials and vCloud Architecting the VMware Cloud) into a single week course that adds extra exercises and labs to exemplify the techniques presented. The course begins with how to adopt, operate, and govern the cloud. The course enables participants to successfully complete the associated CompTIA Cloud Essentials™ Exam to become a Cloud Essentials™ Professional(CEP). This course also covers the subject matter specified by the VCP-Cloud certification.

This course is designed to guide students through the decision points and policy choices available for designing and implementing a VMware vCloud environment. Detailed labs and exercises for VMware vSphere™, VMware vCloud Director, VMware vCenter™ Chargeback, and the VMware® vShield Edge capability that is included with vCloud Director. A comprehensive VMware cloud design is demonstrated and discussed.

Attendees to VM-335: VMware Cloud Essentials and vCloud – Architecting the VMware Cloud FastTrack will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Date/Locations:

No Events

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Objectives:

Understand the common terms and definitions of cloud computing.
Understand the business benefits and business considerations of cloud computing.
Understand cloud computing from a technical perspective and recognize the various techniques, methods, challenges, and types of clouds.
Understand the impact and changes of cloud computing on IT service management.
Explain typical steps that lead to the successful adoption of cloud computing and understand the implications for organizations.
Recognize the compliance, risk, and regulatory consequences of cloud computing and its financial and strategic impact on an organization.
Evaluate and design a multitenant environment to address both private cloud and public cloud customer needs.
Configure vCloud providers that can accommodate heterogeneous server, storage, and network resources
Design a network infrastructure optimized for vCloud.
Integrate vCloud Director security with existing LDAP systems and design appropriate security hierarchies with security rolesnderstand the common terms and definitions of cloud computing.
Understand the business benefits and business considerations of cloud computing.
Understand cloud computing from a technical perspective and recognize the various techniques, methods, challenges, and types of clouds.
Understand the impact and changes of cloud computing on IT service management.
Explain typical steps that lead to the successful adoption of cloud computing and understand the implications for organizations.
Recognize the compliance, risk, and regulatory consequences of cloud computing and its financial and strategic impact on an organization.
Evaluate and design a multitenant environment to address both private cloud and public cloud customer needs.
Configure vCloud providers that can accommodate heterogeneous server, storage, and network resources.
Design a network infrastructure optimized for vCloud.
Integrate vCloud Director security with existing LDAP systems and design appropriate security hierarchies with security roles.
Design a vCenter Chargeback implementation.

Course Prerequisites:

VM-315 or equivalent experience.
Managing or administering at least one of UNIX, Windows, databases, networking, or security.

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