Introduction

Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) is an instructor-led course presented by Cisco training partners to their end-user customers. This five-day course focuses on the necessity of a comprehensive decurity policy and how it affects the posture of the network. Learners will be able to perform basic tasks to secure a small branch type of office network using Cisco IOS security features availablethrough web-based GUIs (Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM)) and the command-line interface (CLI) on the Cisc routers and switches.

Pre-Requisites

• Knowledge and skills equivalent to those learned in Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)
• Working knowledge of the Windows Operating System
• Working knowledge of Cisco IOS networking and concepts

Outcome

After completing this course the student should be able to:

• Develop a comprehensive network security policy to counter threats against information security
• Configure routers on the network perimeter with Cisc IOS Software security features
• Configure firewall features including ACLs and Cisco IOS zonebased policy firewalls to perform basic security operations on a network
• Configure site-to-site VPNs using Cisco IOS features
• Configure IPS on Cisco network routers
• Configure LAN devices to control access, resist attacks, shield other network devices and systems, and protect the integrity and confidentiality of network traffic
• Associated exam: 640-553