Overview
This course provides in-depth training on implementing and operating core Cisco security technologies. Participants will develop the expertise to configure, manage, and troubleshoot security solutions that protect against advanced cyber threats. The course prepares learners for the 350-701 SCOR v1.0 exam, leading to the Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core certification. It also satisfies the core exam requirement for CCNP Security and CCIE Security certifications while earning 64 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.
Key topics include network security, cloud security, endpoint protection, secure network access, and security visibility and enforcement. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, learners will gain practical experience in deploying Cisco security solutions.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. However, learners will benefit from prior knowledge of:
- Ethernet and TCP/IP networking
- Windows operating system administration
- Cisco IOS networking concepts
- Basic network security principles
A foundational understanding of these topics can be gained from the Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) course.
Target audience
This course is designed for IT professionals in security and networking roles, including:
- Security engineers
- Network engineers and administrators
- Network designers and architects
- Systems engineers
- Consulting systems engineers
- Technical solutions architects
- Cisco integrators and partners
- Network managers and project managers
Delegates will learn how to
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain key information security concepts and strategies
- Identify TCP/IP vulnerabilities and their exploitation methods
- Describe network application-based attacks and mitigation techniques
- Configure Cisco Secure Firewall Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) for access control
- Deploy and manage Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense policies
- Implement Cisco Secure Email Gateway and web security features
- Understand endpoint security threats and Cisco Umbrella capabilities
- Configure 802.1X authentication and secure network access
- Implement VPN technologies and cryptographic solutions
- Deploy site-to-site and remote-access VPNs
- Describe and configure network infrastructure protection mechanisms
- Secure cloud environments with Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics
- Understand the role of software-defined networking (SDN) and network programmability in security
Outline
Network security technologies
- Overview of security concepts and network threats
- Cisco Secure Firewall ASA deployment and configurations
- Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense: basic configurations
- Threat Defense: intrusion prevention, malware protection, and file policies
Content security technologies
- Cisco Secure Email Gateway deployment and configuration
- Policy-based email security controls
- Cisco Secure Web Appliance: features and implementation
Endpoint protection and security visibility
- Common endpoint attacks and prevention strategies
- Cisco Secure Endpoint: architecture and features
- Cisco Umbrella: deployment models and policy management
Secure network access and enforcement
- Cisco Secure Network Access solutions
- 802.1X authentication and EAP methods
- Configuring devices for 802.1X operations
VPN technologies and cryptographic solutions
- Introduction to VPN technologies and encryption methods
- Cisco secure site-to-site VPNs
- Configuring Cisco IOS Virtual Tunnel Interface (VTI) IPsec VPNs
- Implementing point-to-point IPsec VPNs on Cisco Secure Firewall
Network infrastructure protection
- Control plane security and Layer 2/3 data plane controls
- Management plane security solutions
- Telemetry and network monitoring for security devices
Cloud security and SDN
- Cloud security risks and best practices
- Deploying Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics
- Introduction to SDN and network programmability in security
Exams and assessments
This course prepares learners for the Cisco 350-701 SCOR v1.0 exam, a 120-minute certification exam covering core security technologies. Successful completion of this exam:
- Earns the Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core certification
- Satisfies the core exam requirement for CCNP and CCIE Security certifications
The cost of the exam is not included with this course. Please speak to your account manager to add it to your order.
Hands-on learning
Learners will engage in practical, hands-on exercises, including:
- Configuring and troubleshooting Cisco security solutions
- Implementing access control, VPNs, and endpoint protection
- Analysing security threats using Cisco security tools
- Deploying secure cloud environments
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