$4,000  |  5 Days

$4,000  |  5 Days

Course Information

The SSNGFW – Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next Generation Firewall v1.0 program imparts knowledge and skills for utilizing and configuring Cisco Firepower Threat Defense technology. The course covers a range of topics, starting from the initial setup and configuration of the device and extending to routing, high availability, migration from Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) to Cisco Firepower Threat Defense, traffic control, and Network Address Translation (NAT). Participants will also delve into the implementation of advanced features in Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) and Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS), including network intelligence, file type detection, network-based malware detection, and deep packet inspection.

Upon completion, participants are eligible for 40 Continuing Education Credits

  • Basic familiarity with networking concepts including routing, switching, and IP addressing.
  • Knowledge of basic firewall concepts and how firewalls operate within a network architecture.
  • Understanding of the fundamentals of network security and common threat defense mechanisms.
  • Experience with the Cisco IOS or IOS XE and command-line interface (CLI) commands.
  • Familiarity with the Microsoft Windows operating system and basic use of Windows-based computers.
  • Prior knowledge of Cisco ASA firewalls and any previous experience with Cisco’s firewall products can be beneficial but is not mandatory.

  • Network Engineers
  • Security Administrators
  • Security Consultants
  • Security Analysts
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Staff
  • IT Managers responsible for network security
  • Systems Engineers
  • Technical Support Personnel
  • Cisco Integrators and Partners
  • Professionals preparing for Cisco Firepower certification exams
  • Comprehend the integration and administration of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense technology within network security frameworks.
  • Configure and oversee Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) devices using both Firepower Device Manager (FDM) and Firepower Management Center (FMC).
  • Implement Access Control Policies and grasp their components to efficiently manage network traffic.
  • Set up Network Address Translation (NAT) and implement optimal practices for traffic routing and address translation.
  • Employ Security Intelligence functionalities to blacklist or whitelist traffic and bolster threat defense mechanisms.
  • Implement and supervise Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) and comprehend file control policies for defense against sophisticated threats.
  • Establish and troubleshoot Site-to-Site and Remote-Access VPNs to ensure secure connectivity across various endpoints.
  • Deploy SSL decryption policies for scrutinizing encrypted traffic and enforcing security measures.
  • Conduct thorough event analysis for threat identification and incident response utilizing Cisco Firepower’s tools and contextual data.
  • Address common issues and rectify misconfigurations in Cisco Firepower systems to uphold operational integrity.

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