SND - Securing Cisco Network Devices

Summary

SND is a five-day, leader-led course which will be delivered by Cisco Learning Partners (CLPs).  This course is an entry level network security course offered as a pre-requisite to the Cisco® Qualified Specialist curriculum.  It provides an opportunity to learn about a broad range of the components embedded in Cisco® SAFE.

Learners will recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks and learn how to implement basic mitigation measures.  The course provides an introduction to the Cisco® products and solutions that form the basis of the Cisco® security portfolio.  Learners will be able to perform basic task to secure network devices at Layers 2 and 3 using command line interface and web-based GUIs.  Devices include routers, switches, access control servers, IPS sensors, and VPN Concentrators 

You will learn:

• Describe Cisco SAFE, Cisco's security portfolio and Cisco's VPN Management suite
• Configure Layer 2 and 3 devices on the network perimeter with CatOS and Cisco IOS® security features
• Secure a network with the Cisco PIX® Security Appliance
• Provide security connectivity to a network with IPSec VPN technology
• Secure networks with host- and network-based intrusion prevention systems (IPS)
• Complete basic network security configuration and administrative tasks using Cisco® Secure Access Control Server (ACS) for Windows Server
• Manage network security with CiscoWorks VPN/Security Management Solution (VMS)

Prerequisites

• Experience in configuring Cisco IOS® software
• Have taken course CCNA CCNA Boot Camp Version 2.0 or the equivalent knowledge
• Basic knowledge of the Windows operating system
• Familiarity with the networking and security terms and concepts (the concepts are learned in prerequisite training or by reading industry publications)

Recommended For:

• Employee
• Customer
• Channel Partner
• Reseller