Master skills and technologies for implementing core Cisco security solutions, and ensure advanced threat protection against cyberattacks! The five-day intermediate-level Cisco Security training develops your understanding of security for networks, cloud and content, endpoint protection, securing network access, visibility, and enforcement. You acquire hands-on experience in deploying Cisco Firepower® Next-Generation Firewall, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Firewall, configuring access control policies, mail policies, and 802.1X Authentication. It provides you with introductory practice on Cisco Stealthwatch® Enterprise and Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud threat detection features. Cisco course also prepares you for the 350-701 SCOR exam (Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies), which is required for earning Cisco Certified Specialist-Security Core, CCNP Security, and CCIE Security certifications.
Learning Objectives
Describe information security concepts and strategies within the network Describe common TCP/IP, network application, and endpoint attacks Describe how various network security technologies work together to guard against attacks Implement access control on Cisco ASA appliance and Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewall Describe and implement basic email content security features and functions provided by Cisco Email Security Appliance Describe and implement web content security features and functions provided by Cisco Web Security Appliance Describe Cisco Umbrella security capabilities, deployment models, policy management, and Investigate console Introduce VPNs and describe cryptography solutions and algorithms Describe Cisco secure site-to-site connectivity solutions and explain how to deploy Cisco IOS VTI-based point-to-point IPsec VPNs, and point-to-point IPsec VPN on the Cisco ASA and Cisco FirePower NGFW Describe and deploy Cisco secure remote access connectivity solutions and describe how to configure 802.1X and EAP authentication Provide basic understanding of endpoint security and describe AMP for Endpoints architecture and basic features Examine various defenses on Cisco devices that protect the control and management plane Configure and verify Cisco IOS Software Layer 2 and Layer 3 Data Plane Controls Describe Cisco Stealthwatch Enterprise and Stealthwatch Cloud solutions Describe basics of cloud computing and common cloud attacks and how to secure cloud environment
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support
- Cyber Operational Planning
- Cybersecurity Management
- Network Services
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