HIPS - Cisco IPS Training - Firefly Communications

Course	Length	Format	Select an option
Securing Hosts Using Cisco Security Agent (HIPS) v3.0	2 days	Lecture/lab
Course description
The Cisco Security Agent functions to protect networks from intrusions, as compared to simply detecting attempted intrusions. HIPS is a 2-day, lab-intensive course that develops the knowledge and skills to deploy, configure and administer the Cisco Security Agent product to protect server and workstation hosts. This course takes a task-oriented approach, using lectures and hands-on labs to teach the skills.
Learning objectives
After you complete this course, you will be able to: Understand attack types and methods, and the Cisco security wheel Describe CSA functionality, components, and architecture Describe CSAMC installation and system requirements for management console Understand CSAMC configuration Access and use the management console Configure groups and manage hosts Build agent kits and distribute software updates Develop a security policy Configure policies and rules for Windows and UNIX Use system correlation and heuristics Understand and configure application classes Configure variables: file sets, network address sets, network services, registry sets, and COM component sets Use CSA Profiler for data analysis and as a policy creation tool Configure and manage event logging, alerts, and reports Understand and use CSAMC utilities: start/stop service for servers and agent, webmgr utility, backup configurations, COM extract utility, and export/import configurations
Who should attend
This course is designed for network professionals who need to implement or maintain intrusion protection services.
Recommended prerequisites
CCNA certification or equivalent knowledge. CSSI certification, or the Cisco Firewall, IDS, and VPN Specialist certifications. At least 6 months practical experience configuring Cisco IDS Sensors Competency in using Windows server operating systems Familiarity with network security policies and the following networking concepts: Perimeter security system components, perimeter router, firewall, bastion host/servers
Related training
Securing Cisco Network Devices (SND) Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS) Securing Networks with PIX and ASA (SNPA) Implementing the Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks (CSVPN) Implementing Cisco Network Admission Control (NAC)

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