EC-Council Network Defense Essentials

EntrySecurity FundamentalsFree

Free network security foundations course covering network defense fundamentals, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and wireless security. Certificate awarded upon completion.

What you'll prove

  • Explain network security fundamentals and defense-in-depth principles
  • Describe firewall types and their role in network segmentation
  • Identify IDS/IPS deployment strategies and detection methods
  • Explain VPN technologies and secure remote access concepts
  • Describe wireless security protocols and common wireless attack vectors

Frequently asked

Is NDE free?

Yes. All EC-Council Essentials Series certificates are free via the CodeRed platform.