Students who attend this 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 (the concepts are learned in prerequisite
training or by reading industry publications
Course Content
SND v1.0 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.
Course Outline
Module 1 Securing a Network with Cisco SAFE Module
2 Securing the Perimeter Module 3 Cisco Security Appliances Module
4 Building IPSec VPNs Module 5 Securing Networks with Host- and
Network-based IPS Module 6 Securing Access with Cisco Secure ACS
Module 7 Managing Network Security
