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Overview
Managing Cisco Network security is a series of four exams required to achieve Cisco Security Specialist 1 certification. This course focuses on designing and managing Cisco security solutions, which include AAA server, Firewalls, Routers and VPNs. With the use of latest hardware and software (and hands on labs), students will attain proficiency in building Cisco security solutions for networks of all sizes.
Who Should Attend
- Candidates seeking CSP1 (must) or CCIE security (recommended) certifications
- Network administrators, consultants, IT Managers and technicians who are involved in implementation, designing and troubleshooting security solutions.
Topics covered:
Evaluating Network Security Threats
- Need for network security
- Causes of network security problems
- Identify the most pervasive and significant security threats for campus, dialup, and Internet environments
Configuring the NAS for AAA Security
- Describe network access server port types and access control methods
- Configure the network access server to enable AAA processes to use a local database with a CiscoSecure NAS
- Test the network access server AAA configuration using applicable debugging and testing commands
Configuring CiscoSecure ACS and TACACS+
- Describe the features and architecture of CiscoSecure ACS 2.4 for Windows NT
- Describe the features and architecture of CiscoSecure ACS 2.3 for UNIX
- Configure CiscoSecure ACS for NT to perform AAA functions
- Configure the network access server to enable AAA processes to use a TACACS remote service
Configuring PIXTM Firewall Basics
- PIXTM Firewall features and components
- Configure a PIX Firewall to work with a Cisco router
- Configure basic PIX Firewall features to protect Internet access to an enterprise based on a case study network design
- Test and verify PIX Firewall operation
Configuring Access Through the PITM Firewall
- Configure outbound and inbound access through the PIX Firewall
- Test and verify your operation
Configuring Multiple Interfaces and AAA on the PITM Firewall
- Configure multiple interfaces on the PIX Firewall to protect a bastion host
- Configure AAA features of the PIX Firewall to work with Cisco CiscoSecure ACS based on a case study network
- Test and verify PIX operation
Configuring Advanced PIXTM Firewall Features
- Configure PIX Firewall advanced features to protect Internet access to an enterprise network
- Test and verify PIX Firewall operation
Configuring a Cisco Perimeter Router
- Identify perimeter security problems and solutions
- Identify Cisco IOSTM software perimeter security features
- Configure a Cisco router as a perimeter router to protect Internet access from common security threats based on a case study network design
Configuring Cisco Secure Integrated Software
- Identify Cisco Secure Integrated Software features
- Configure Cisco Secure Integrated Software features to secure a case study network
Understanding and configuring Cisco IOS IPSec
- Identify IPSec encryption protocols implemented in Cisco IOS Software
- Identify Cisco IOS commands used to configure and test IPSec in Cisco routers
- Configure IPSec between Cisco routers to create a secure communication environment based on a case study network design
Scaling Cisco IOS IPSec Networks
- Configure IPSec between Cisco routers for Certificate Authority support to create a secure communication environment based on a case study network design
- Manage multiple IKE/IPSec peers with crypto map sets
- Create Dynamic crypto maps
Configuring the Cisco Secure VPN Client
- Install the Cisco Secure VPN Client
- Configure the Cisco Secure VPN Client
- Operate the Cisco Secure VPN Client in a VPN Session
- Request & Import CA certificates
