Gain the expertise needed to master Cisco's CCNP Security SNCF Exam (300-710) with this comprehensive course. You will develop advanced skills in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Cisco Firepower devices, enabling you to protect modern network infrastructures. From foundational knowledge to cutting-edge security solutions, this course covers everything you need to excel.
The course begins with building a practical lab environment using AWS, focusing on configuring Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), deploying FMCv and NGFWv, and integrating these for centralized management. You'll explore deployment modes like routed and transparent, alongside advanced features such as clustering and multi-instance setups for enhanced performance and reliability.
Dive deep into management and troubleshooting, mastering dashboards, reporting, and packet capture. With a focus on integrations, you'll learn to connect Cisco Firepower with tools like Cisco AMP for comprehensive security. A detailed exploration of configurations such as access control, intrusion, malware, and VPN policies prepares you to create robust security strategies.
Designed for IT professionals seeking to advance in network security, this course is ideal for those with basic Cisco networking knowledge. Whether you're a security engineer, network administrator, or aspiring CCNP Security candidate, this intermediate-level course equips you with the skills to excel in securing complex network environments.
Overview
Syllabus
- Building a Practice Lab
- In this module, we will guide you through setting up a robust practice lab for Cisco security solutions, focusing on AWS deployments. You’ll explore the history of Cisco firewall and IPS systems, configure an AWS VPC, and deploy the FMCv and NGFWv in the cloud. By the end, you will learn how to manage and integrate these systems to build a realistic and functional lab environment.
- Deployment
- In this module, we will delve into the various deployment options for Cisco NGFWs, exploring routed and transparent modes, along with their use cases. You’ll review interface configurations, link redundancy options, and active/standby failover setups. Additionally, we will guide you through advanced deployment features like multi-instance configurations and clustering to maximize performance, scalability, and availability.
- Management and Troubleshooting
- In this module, we will focus on managing and troubleshooting Cisco Firepower systems to ensure smooth operations. You’ll learn to create and customize dashboards and reports for insightful monitoring, troubleshoot packet flow issues with proven techniques, and leverage packet capture tools to identify and resolve network problems. This section equips you with practical skills for effective system management and problem resolution.
- Integration
- In this module, we will explore the integration capabilities of Cisco Firepower with other security solutions. You’ll discover how to configure and use Cisco AMP for Networks and Endpoints within the Firepower system. Additionally, we will highlight other potential integrations that can expand your security framework, ensuring a more robust and versatile deployment.
- Configuration
- In this module, we will cover the extensive configuration capabilities of Cisco Firepower devices. You’ll learn to manage system settings, create reusable objects, and configure essential policies like access control, intrusion, SSL, and DNS. Advanced topics include implementing NAT, QoS, and VPNs, as well as leveraging security intelligence and event correlation for proactive threat management. This section equips you with the skills to fine-tune your Firepower deployment for robust and adaptable security operations.
Taught by
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