Certified Network Defender — Information & Free Practice
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Certified Network Defender
- Provider
- EC-Council Test Centers
- Format
- Proctored multiple choice examination
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 100.
- Time limit
- 4 hours
- Passing score
- Form-specific cut scores range from 60% to 85%.
Examination outline
Network Defense Management (10%)
- Network Attacks and Defense Strategies
- Administrative Network Security
Network Perimeter Protection (10%)
- Technical Network Security
- Network Perimeter Security
Endpoint Protection (20%)
- Endpoint Security- Windows Systems
- Endpoint Security-Linux Systems
- Endpoint Security- Mobile Devices
- Endpoint Security-IoT Devices
Application and Data Protection (10%)
- Administrative Application Security
- Data Security
Enterprise Virtual, Cloud, and Wireless Network Protection (15%)
- Enterprise Virtual Network Security
- Enterprise Cloud Network Security
- Enterprise Wireless Network Security
Incident Detection (10%)
- Network Traffic Monitoring and Analysis
- Network Logs Monitoring and Analysis
Incident Response (10%)
- Incident Response and Forensic Investigation
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Incident Prediction (15%)
- Risk Anticipation with Risk Management
- Threat Assessment with Attack Surface Analysis
- Threat Prediction With Cyber Threat Intelligence
Examination sources
- CND Candidate Handbook v6.3
p.48, blueprint adoption heading
- Certified Network Defender certification page
CND Exam Details, handbook and blueprint links
- CND Exam Blueprint v4.0
p.1, cover title
- CND Candidate Handbook v6.3
p.7, adopted examination objectives
- CND Exam Blueprint v4.0
pp.2-11, complete Domain/Sub-Domains/Description/Weightage/No. Of Questions table
- CND Candidate Handbook v6.3
p.7, certification examination
- Certified Network Defender certification page
Passing Criteria
- CND Candidate Handbook v6.3
p.8, To Attempt the CND Exam
- CND Candidate Handbook v6.3
p.9, Eligibility Process, paragraphs f-h
- CND Candidate Handbook v6.3
p.45, FAQ 6
- Application Process Eligibility
Certified Network Defender Application Process, Eligibility Criteria and Attend Official Training
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.