Cisco Security

This course is part of the following Certifications:

Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)

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

• Certification as a CCNA or the equivalent knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of the Windows operating system
• Familiarity with the networking and security terms and concepts

After completing this course, delegates will be able to:

• Identify the functions of the key modules and devices in a small, medium, remote and enterprise network
• Identify the specific threats to the small, medium, remote and enterprise network
• Describe the mitigation roles of Cisco devices in a small, medium, remote and enterprise network
• Implement specific configurations to apply the mitigation roles in a small, medium, remote and enterprise network
• Recommend alternative devices that can fulfil the same mitigation roles in a small, medium, and remote and enterprise network
• Overview of the technologies and architecture involved in building a SAFE IP telephony network and SAFE wireless LAN
• Identify the functions of the key modules and devices in an IP telephony network and SAFE wireless LAN
• Identify the specific threats to an IP Telephony network and wireless LAN
• Describe the mitigation roles of Cisco devices in an IP telephony and wireless network

This task-oriented course teaches the knowledge and skills needed to implement and use the principles and axioms presented in the SAFE white papers for Small, Medium & Remote User (SMR). Enterprise, IP Telephony and Wireless LAN networks on specific devices. The primary focus is on the labs, which allow the delegates to build complete end-to-end security solutions using SAFE SMR as the blueprint. The configuration and functionality of the following devices in a SAFE SMR network are described in detail: IOS Routers, PIX Firewalls, VPN Concentrators, Cisco IDS Sensors, Cisco Security Agent and the Cisco VPN Client. Basic implementation of SAFE wireless LAN is also covered.

• Course Introduction
• Security Fundamentals
• SAFE Blueprint Overview
• The Cisco Security Portfolio
• SAFE Worm Mitigation
• SAFE LAyer 2 Security in Depth
• SAFE Best Practices for Securing Routing Protocols