Overview

This 5-day course provides an opportunity to learn about a broad range of the components embedded in Cisco SAFE solution. Students will learn to recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks and learn how to implement basic mitigation measures.  This comprehensive network security course is offered as a pre-requisite to the CCSP curriculum.

Who Should Attend

• System Engineers 
• Channel Partner/Reseller 
• Customers

Cisco Career Certifications

This course is part of the following Certifications:

• CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional)

Course Outline

This 5-day course is geared towards obtaining hands-on experience only; therefore, there is no exam.

• Introduction to Network Security Policies
• Securing the Perimeter
• Securing the LAN Devices
• Configuring a Cisco IOS Firewall
• Securing Networks with Cisco IOS IPS
• Building IPSec VPNs

Course Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to: 

• Give an introduction to Cisco Products and Solutions that form the basis of Cisco’s Security Portfolio 
• Perform basic tasks to secure network devices at Layers 2 and 3 using command line interfaces and web-based GUIs 
• Deploy the Security technology in multiple Cisco devices including: Routers, Switches, Access Control Servers, IPS Sensors and VPN Concentrators

Prerequisites

Students who attend this course must have experience in configuring Cisco IOS software and have met the following prerequisites: 

CCNA Certification or equivalent knowledge. 
Basic knowledge of the Windows operating system

Familiarity with basic Networking and Security terms and concepts