This is an ideal course for those individuals looking for an entry level understanding of security on the network.

After you complete this course you will be able to:

• Develop a comprehensive network security policy to counter threats against information security.
• Configure routers on the network perimeter with Cisco IOS Software Security features.
• Configure a Cisco IOS zone-based firewall to perform basic security operations on a network.
• Configure site-to-site VPN’s using Cisco IOS features
• Configure IPS on Cisco Network routers
• Configure LAN devices to control access, resist attacks, shield other network devices and systems and protect the integrity and confidentiality of network traffic.
  

Introduction to Network Security Principles

• Examining Network Security Fundamentals
• Examining Network Attack Methodologies
• Examining Operations Security
• Understanding and Developing a Comprehensive Network Security Policy
• Building Cisco Self-Defending Networks

Perimeter Security

• Securing Administrative Access to Cisco Routers
• Introducing Cisco SDM
• Configuring AAA on a Cisco Router Using the Local Database
• Configuring AAA on a Cisco Router to Use Cisco Secure ACS
• Implementing Secure Management and Reporting
• Locking down the Router

Network Security Using Cisco IOS Firewalls

• Introducing Firewall Technologies
• Creating Static Packet Filters Using ACL’s
• Configuring Cisco IOS Zone-based Policy Firewall

Site-to-Site VPN’s

• Examining Cryptographic Services
• Examining Symmetric Encryption
• Examining Cryptographic Hashes and Digital Signatures
• Examining Asymmetric Encryption and PKI
• Examining IPsec Fundamentals
• Building Site-to Site IPsec VPN
• Configuring IPsec on a Site-to Site VPN Using Cisco SDM

Network Security Usind Cisco IOS IPS

• Introducing IPS Technologies
• Configuring Cisco IOS IPS Using Cisco SDM

LAN, SAN, Voice and Endpoint Security Overview

• Examining Endpoint Security
• Examining SAN Security
• Examining Voice Security
• Migrating Layer 2 Attacks
  

Labs

• Lab 1-1: Embedding a Secret Message Using Steganography
• Lab 1-2: Scanning a Computer System Using Testing Tools
• Lab 1-3: Scanning a Network Using Testing Tools
• Lab 2-1: Securing Administration Access to Cisco Routers
• Lab 2-2: Configuring AAA on Cisco Routers to Use the Local Database
• Lab 2-3: Configuring AAA on Cisco Routers to Use Cisco Secure ACS
• Lab 2-4: Implementing Secure Management and Reporting
• Lab 2-5: Using Cisco SDM One-Step Lockdown and Security Audit
• Lab 3-1: Creating Static Packet Filters Using ACLs
• Lab 3-2: Configuring a Cisco IOS Zone-Based Policy Firewall
• Lab 4-1: Configuring a Site-to-Site IPsec VPN
• Lab 5-1: Configuring Cisco IOS IPS
• Lab 6-1: Using Cisco Catalyst Switch Security Features

Delegates who are focusing on Security may wish to consider the Cisco Certified Security Professional Certification for which the following courses are required.

• SNRS Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches.
• IPS Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System
• SNAF Securing Networks with ASA Fundamentals

Plus one elective from the courses below.

• MARS Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis & Response System
• CANAC Implementing NAC Applicance (Cisco Clean Access)
• SNAA Securing Networks with ASA Advance