Deployment and Configuration:
- Learn to install, configure, and manage Cisco Firepower NGFW devices.
- Understand initial device setup, device management, and high availability configurations.
- Advanced Security Features:
- Gain expertise in implementing:
- Threat Detection: Identify and block various cyber threats like malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks.
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): Protect against vulnerabilities and unauthorized access attempts.
- Application Control: Manage network traffic based on application types and user permissions.
- Network Security Management:
- Explore techniques for:
- Network Address Translation (NAT): Manage IP addresses for secure communication between internal and external networks.
- Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPN: Establish secure encrypted connections for remote users and network locations.
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor security events, troubleshoot incidents, and maintain a secure network environment.
- Basic knowledge of TCP/IP and networking concepts: Understanding fundamental networking principles like IP addresses, protocols, and routing is crucial for comprehending how firewalls operate within a network environment.
- Familiarity with firewall concepts: Having a basic understanding of how firewalls work, their purpose in network security, and different firewall types would be beneficial.
- Experience with Cisco products (optional):While not mandatory, prior experience with Cisco products, particularly network devices, could be advantageous as the course focuses on Cisco’s Firepower NGFW technology.