CND-V3: EC-Council Certified Network Defender v3
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About the CND-V3 Exam
Blue team network defense — protect, detect, respond across enterprise networks
200 original practice questions for the EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND) v3 certification. Covers network perimeter security, endpoint hardening, incident response, cloud/wireless security, and threat intelligence with realistic blue team scenarios.
Who Should Take This Exam?
The CND-V3 is designed for IT professionals with some hands-on experience. 6-12 months of hands-on experience recommended.
Typical study time: 4-8 weeks of focused study
Exam Quick Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | CND-V3 |
| Title | EC-Council Certified Network Defender v3 |
| Duration | 240 minutes |
| Questions | 100 |
| Pass Score | 70% |
| Cost | $450 USD |
| Provider | Pearson VUE / ECC Exam |
| Validity | 3 years (ECE required) |
| Question Types | Multiple choice |
Exam Domains & Weights
The CND-V3 exam covers 6 domains. Focus your study time based on the weights below — higher-weighted domains have more exam questions.
| Domain | Weight | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|
| Network Defense Fundamentals & Strategies | 14% | 28 |
| Network Perimeter Security | 18% | 36 |
| Endpoint Security — Windows, Linux, Mobile, IoT | 20% | 40 |
| Application & Data Security | 14% | 28 |
| Enterprise Virtual, Cloud & Wireless Security | 14% | 28 |
| Incident Detection, Response & Threat Intelligence | 20% | 40 |
| Total | 100% | 200 |
💡 Study tip: Endpoint Security — Windows, Linux, Mobile, IoT carries the most weight (20%) — start there. Network Defense Fundamentals & Strategies has the least (14%), but don’t skip it — exam questions can come from any domain.
Practice Exam — 200 Questions
Prepare for the CND-V3 with our 200-question practice exam covering all 6 exam domains. Every question includes detailed explanations and maps to official exam objectives.
What you get:
- ✅ Exam simulation mode with timer
- ✅ Spaced repetition for weak areas
- ✅ Detailed explanations for every question
- ✅ Progress tracking across domains
- ✅ 20 free questions — no account needed
EC-Council Certification Path
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) is the flagship cert. CND for network defence, CHFI for forensics. No strict hierarchy.
Related EC-Council Certifications
If you’re studying for the CND-V3, you might also be interested in these EC-Council certifications:
- CEH-V13: EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v13 — 200 practice questions
- CHFI-V11: EC-Council Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator v11 — 200 practice questions
Study Tips
- Start with the heaviest domain — focus your time where the exam focuses its questions
- Use our practice exam — try the 20 free questions first to gauge your readiness
- Review explanations — don’t just check if you got it right; read why each answer is correct
- Simulate exam conditions — use the timed exam mode to practice under pressure