Overview

This 5 day course is aimed at providing Network Professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to secure Cisco IOS Routers and Switches. Successful delegates will be able to secure the network environment using existing Cisco IOS and CatOS security features, configure the 3 Primary components of the Cisco IOS Firewall Feature set (Context-Based Access Control (CBAC), Intrusion Prevention, and Authentication Proxy), implement Secure Tunnels (VPNs) using IPSec Technology and implement basic Access Switch Security. 

In addition, you will complete a security audit using functions embedded in Cisco Security Device Manager. 

Plus, learn the following: 

• Cisco Secure ACS for Windows configuration
• Configuring Cisco IOS Security Feature Set including IOS Firewall CBAC(Context-Based Access Control), Authentication Proxy and IPS(Intrusion Prevention System) 
• Layer 2 Security, including Cisco IBNS(Identity Based Network Services) and 802.1x Port-Based Authentication 
• Building Cisco IOS-based VPNs Using Cisco Routers and Pre-Shared Keys 
• Building Cisco IOS-based VPNs Using Cisco Routers and Certificate Authorities 
• Cisco IOS Remote Access Using Cisco Easy VPN 
• Cisco Security Device Manager (SDM).

Who Should Attend

• Channel Partner / Reseller 
• Customer 
• Employee

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.

• Module 1 Layer 2 Security
• Module 2 Trust and Identity
• Module 3 Cisco Network Foundation Protection
• Module 4 Secured Connectivity
• Module 5 Adaptive Threat Defense

Course Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to: 

• Secure the network environment using existing Cisco IOS and CatOS security features 
• Configure the three primary components of the Cisco IOS Firewall Feature set 
• Implement secure tunnels (VPNs) using IPSec technology 
• Implement basic access switch security 
• Complete a security audit using Cisco Security Device Manager

Prerequisites

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

Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) 
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) 
Securing Cisco Network Devices (SND) 
Certification as a CCNA or the equivalent knowledge 
Basic knowledge of the Windows operating system 
Familiarity with the networking and security terms and concepts (these concepts are learned in prerequisite training or by reading industry publications)