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Securing Cisco Network Devices (SND) v1.0 5 days Lecture/lab
Course description
SND v1.0 is a five-day, entry-level network security course offered as a prerequisite to the Cisco Qualified Specialist curriculum. It provides an opportunity to learn about a broad range of the components embedded in Cisco SAFE. You will learn how to recognize network threats and vulnerabilities and 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.

Learning objectives
After you complete this course, you will be able to:
  • Describe the products in the Cisco security portfolio and explain how they mitigate security threats to a network
  • Describe the security features available for a Cisco Layer 2 device in a secure network
  • Implement security on a Cisco IOS router
  • Describe and configure Cisco IPS and HIPS
  • Configure and verify basic remote access on a Cisco VPN Concentrator
  • Implement a Cisco PIX security appliance
Who should attend
This course is designed for network professionals who require the basic knowledge and skills needed to deploy Cisco security solutions including VPN, IDS Sensors, and PIX Firewalls.

Recommended prerequisites
  • CCNA certification or equivalent knowledge
  • Basic knowledge of the Windows operating system
  • Familiarity with networking and security terms and concepts
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