• Online, Self-Paced

Explore the appliances, devices, and software Cisco has available and how they can be used to help solve networking and security issues.

Learning Objectives

SECFND: Network Devices Operations & Security

  • describe the basic hardware that is used to build a network like routers, switches, and hubs
  • recognize the use of some older and newer network technology, like bridges, Wireless Access Points (WAP) and Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC)
  • describe the available Cisco security offerings, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), malware protection, and web/email security appliances

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
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Network Services

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.