Introduction

Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS) v3.0 is an instructor-led course. This five-day course focuses on providing network specialists with the knowledge and skills needed to secure Cisco IOS router-based and switch-based networks. Learners will be able to secure the network environment using existing Cisco IOS features, including installing and configuring Cisco IOS Classic Firewall, Cisco IOS Zone-Based Policy Firewall, user group-based firewall, Cisco IOS intrusion prevention system (IPS), implementing secure tunnels using IP Security (IPsec) technology, and implementing advanced switch security.
This course also covers advanced virtual private network (VPN) technologies.This course is part of the curriculum path leading to the Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) certification.

Course Objectives

• Upon completing this course, successful graduates will be able to meet following objectives:
• Implement Layer 2 security features on a network using Cisoc IOS commands
• Implement Cisco Network Foundation Protection on Cisco IOS routers
• Design, install, configure, and troubleshoot remote-access communications using Cisco IOS security features
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot URL filtering, NAT and PAT, Cisco IOS Classic Firewall, Cisco IOS Zone-Based Policy Firewall, and Cisco IOS IPS on a Cisco Integrated Services Router

Pre-Requisites

Students who wish to attend this advanced course should have experience in configuring Cisco IOS software and have met the following prerequisites:

• Certification as a CCNA or the equivalent knowledge
• Working knowledge of Cisco IOS networking and security terms and concepts
• Working knowledge of the Windows operating system

Target Audience

• Employee
• Channel Partner / Reseller
• Customer