Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention (SFWIPF)

Details

Description

Duration: 5 days

The Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention (SFWIPF) course covers the implementation and configuration of Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense as a next-generation firewall at the internet edge. Topics include firewall architecture, deployment, base configuration, packet processing, advanced options, and troubleshooting. This course supports preparation for the CCNP Security certification, which requires passing the 350-701 SCOR core exam along with a concentration exam such as the 300-710 SNCF exam. Completing this training also earns 40 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification.

Target Audience

Prerequisites

  • TCP/IP
  • Basic routing protocols
  • Firewall, VPN, and IPS concepts

What's Included

What’s included?

  • Authorized Courseware
  • Intensive Hands on Skills Development with an Experienced Subject Matter Expert
  • Hands on practice on real Servers and extended lab support 1.800.482.3172
  • Examination Vouchers & Onsite Certification Testing – (excluding Adobe and PMP Boot Camps)
  • Academy Code of Honor: Test Pass Guarantee
  • Optional: Package for Hotel Accommodations, Lunch and Transportation

Training Solutions

With several convenient training delivery methods offered, The Code Academy makes getting the training you need easy. Whether you prefer to learn in a classroom or an online live learning virtual environment, training videos hosted online, and private group classes hosted at your site. We offer expert instruction to individuals, government agencies, non-profits, and corporations. Our live classes, on-sites, and online training videos all feature certified instructors who teach a detailed curriculum and share their expertise and insights with trainees. No matter how you prefer to receive the training, you can count on The Code Academy for an engaging and effective learning experience.

Methods

  • Instructor Led (the best training format we offer)
  • Live Online Classroom – Online Instructor Led
  • Self-Paced Video

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Curriculum

Learning Objectives
  • Explain what Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense is and how it functions
  • Identify the available deployment options for Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
  • Describe the management options available for Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
  • Apply basic initial configuration settings on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
  • Set up high availability on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
  • Configure basic Network Address Translation on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
  • Explain Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense policies and how each policy type affects packet processing
  • Configure a Discovery Policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
  • Configure prefilter policies and define tunnel rules within those policies
  • Configure an access control policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
  • Configure Security Intelligence features on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
  • Configure file policies on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
  • Configure intrusion policies on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
  • Use Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center to perform basic threat analysis
  • Carry out routine management and system administration tasks on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
  • Troubleshoot basic traffic flow issues on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
  • Manage Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense using Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Manager
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense

Overview of Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense, its core features, and its function as a next-generation firewall solution at the internet edge.

Module 2: Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Deployment Options

Review of the deployment models and form factors available for Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense across different network environments.

Module 3: Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Management Options

Overview of available management platforms and interfaces for administering Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense, including Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center and the Threat Defense Device Manager.

Module 4: Basic Network Configuration on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense

Configuration of initial network settings needed to bring a Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense device into operation.

Module 5: High Availability Configuration on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense

Setup of high availability features to provide redundancy and maintain continuous firewall operation on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense.

Module 6: Auto NAT Configuration on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense

Configuration of Auto NAT to manage address translation for traffic passing through the Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense device.

Module 7: Packet Processing and Policy Overview on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense

Explanation of the packet processing path through the device and how different policy types interact to determine traffic flow outcomes.

Module 8: Discovery Policy Configuration on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense

Configuration of network discovery policies to identify hosts, applications, and users and improve network visibility.

Module 9: Prefilter Policy Configuration on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense

Configuration of prefilter policies and tunnel rules to process certain traffic before it reaches access control evaluation.

Module 10: Access Control Policy Configuration on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense

Configuration of access control policies to allow or block network traffic based on rules, users, applications, and related criteria.

Module 11: Security Intelligence Configuration on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense

Configuration of Security Intelligence to block traffic to and from known malicious IP addresses, URLs, and domains using threat intelligence data.

Module 12: File Policy Configuration on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense

Configuration of file policies to identify and block malicious files moving across the network using advanced malware protection features.

Module 13: Intrusion Policy Configuration on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense

Configuration of intrusion detection and prevention policies and rules to identify and stop network-based attacks and exploits.

Module 14: Basic Threat Analysis Using Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center

Use of Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center dashboards, reports, and event data to review security threats and network activity.

Module 15: System Administration on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense

Execution of routine administrative tasks including software updates, configuration backups, and health monitoring on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense.

Module 16: Troubleshooting Traffic Flow on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense

Methods and tools for identifying and resolving common traffic flow problems on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense devices.

Module 17: Managing Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense with Device Manager

Configuration and administration of Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense using the on-device Threat Defense Device Manager (FDM) interface.